Marcus Aaron Drake, 37, of Carson, California, was found shot to death in the early morning hours of July 11, 2020. Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner records state he was discovered near 21738 S. Acarus Avenue at about 3:40 a.m., lying in the street by his vehicle. A friend who lived nearby found him and called police; the friend did not witness the shooting and Marcus had already succumbed to multiple gunshot wounds.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department opened an investigation and appealed to the public for information. Detectives reported no immediate witnesses and said gathering evidence proved difficult; as of the latest account there had been no arrests and no suspects publicly identified. If anyone knew Marcus, was in that area that night, or has information that could help, please share what is known with investigators.