Markeish Deon Pirtle, 30, was shot and killed in the early morning of March 19, 2017. He was found on a sidewalk in the 3700 block of Chesapeake Avenue in the Baldwin Hills/Crenshaw area after residents reported hearing gunshots. Pirtle was taken to a nearby hospital and pronounced dead at 2:35 a.m.

Investigators say the assailant approached Pirtle on foot after exiting a black sedan that was seen fleeing the scene. The Los Angeles Police Department’s Criminal Gang Homicide Division handled the investigation. No suspects have been publicly identified and no arrests have been announced; police asked the public for witnesses and anonymous tips but the case remains unsolved.

Anyone who knew Markeish, was in the Baldwin Hills/Crenshaw area that morning, or has information about the black sedan is asked to contact the LAPD with tips.