Davon Lee Pledger, a 26-year-old Black man, was shot and killed on May 9, 2020, in Pacoima, Los Angeles. According to the Medical Examiner-Coroner, the shooting happened about 10:40 p.m. on the 13200 block of Cornelius Street while Pledger stood outside a friend’s house. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

LAPD investigators say three males in a dark-colored, four-door Honda Civic drove up, exited the vehicle, and opened fire; emergency callers reported hearing 15 to 20 rounds. Detectives have described Pledger as likely an unintended target in an area with a history of gang violence. A $50,000 reward for information leading to arrests and convictions was announced at a news conference on August 19, 2020.

Pledger’s family remembers him as a devoted father who held a degree in criminal justice and worked multiple jobs to support his children. No arrests have been announced and the suspects remain at large. If anyone knew Davon or has information about the shooting, please contact LAPD Valley Bureau homicide detectives or Crime Stoppers.