Lavell Harris, 29 and a Los Angeles resident, was shot to death on May 20, 2019, in Venice, California. The shooting occurred about 3:30 p.m. near Fifth Avenue and Broadway while Harris was walking. Two suspects on foot approached and chased him northbound on Fifth Avenue, firing multiple shots. Responding officers found Harris with multiple gunshot wounds; he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Witnesses described four black male suspects wearing hoodies fleeing in a dark-colored sedan. The LAPD’s West Bureau Homicide opened an investigation and asked the public for information; as of initial reports no suspects had been identified and the motive remained unclear. The killing surprised the Venice community and underscored local concerns about gun violence.

If anyone saw the shooting, the chase, or the vehicle involved, can you share what you know with investigators?