Jerome Jay Griffin Jr., a 39-year-old resident of Los Angeles, was fatally shot on May 1, 2020. The shooting occurred around 6:10 p.m. in an unincorporated area near South Los Angeles, in the 1000 block of West 111th Street near Vermont Avenue. The coroner later confirmed his death.

Investigators have not publicly identified any suspect or suspects, and no arrests have been announced. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is asking the public for information and is accepting anonymous tips through a tip line. The case remains open and under investigation.

If anyone saw activity in the area that evening or has information about Jerome Griffin Jr.’s death, contact the Sheriff’s Department with tips.