Michael Jerome Johnson, 60, was shot and killed on July 3, 2017, near Compton Avenue and East 98th Street in the Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles. Coroner’s records say he was standing in a parking lot at the northwest corner of the intersection, talking about purchasing a car, when a light-colored sedan pulled up at about 3:30 p.m.; a person exited the front passenger side and opened fire. Johnson was taken to a hospital and pronounced dead at 4:20 p.m.

Investigators reported the shooting did not appear to be gang-related. The LAPD has asked the public for help identifying the shooter and has offered anonymity through Crime Stoppers. No arrests or identified suspects have been announced and no motive has been disclosed.

If anyone was in that area on July 3, 2017, or has information about a light-colored sedan or the shooting, please contact the LAPD or Crime Stoppers.