Deshone Lafette Lucas, known as Pooh Ridah, was 44 when he was killed in Los Angeles on August 26, 2020. The shooting happened around 2:30 a.m. in the Beverly Crest neighborhood at a large house on San Ysidro Drive that was being used as a short-term rental. An argument at a party of about 25–30 people reportedly started in front of the house; an individual pulled a gun, fired multiple rounds and then fled.

LAPD officers found Lucas and another man in his 30s with gunshot wounds. Lucas was pronounced dead at the scene; the other victim was taken to hospital in stable condition. No description of the shooter has been released and no arrests have been announced. The investigation is ongoing and the shooter’s identity remains unknown.

If anyone attended that party or has information about who fired the shots, please come forward to assist the investigation.