Kevin Dewayne Henderson, 35, was shot and killed on April 30, 2017, in the 1800 block of East Century Boulevard in Watts. Coroner’s records say he was riding a skateboard around 5:30 p.m. when a light-colored sedan stopped, an individual exited and began shooting. Henderson was transported to a hospital and pronounced dead; the shooter fled and police initially had no suspect description.

The Los Angeles Police Department’s Criminal Gang Homicide Division handled the investigation. The shooting took place in an area long affected by gang-related violence and retaliatory attacks, and family and community members were left mourning. No known suspect information was immediately available after the killing.

If anyone saw activity around East Century Boulevard on April 30, 2017, or has information about the vehicle or shooter, please come forward.