Ronald Eric Broadnax, 50, was shot and killed on February 14, 2018, in the Baldwin Hills-Crenshaw area of Los Angeles. The shooting occurred around 12:41 p.m. while Broadnax stood outside a two-story apartment complex on Santo Tomas Drive; a man came from a nearby alley and began firing. Broadnax tried to run but collapsed and was pronounced dead at the scene at 12:51 p.m. Coroner records confirm the death.

The attack happened in broad daylight and the gunfire shattered windows, punctured trees, and pierced nearby walls; the location was near a busy park where potential witnesses were present. Broadnax had turned 50 the day before. He was remembered as a father, a new grandfather, an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan and a community mentor who urged young men to stay in school.

If anyone knew Ronald or saw activity on Santo Tomas Drive that afternoon, please share what is known.