Bradford Wrenwick Smith Jr., 24, of Los Angeles was shot and killed on March 14, 2016 in the Adams-Normandie neighborhood. He was working under the hood of his car in the 1800 block of West Adams Boulevard at about 6:45 p.m. when a light-colored truck approached and someone inside opened fire, striking Smith multiple times. The truck fled west on West Adams Boulevard. Smith was pronounced dead at the scene at 7 p.m. by the Los Angeles County coroner’s office.

The Los Angeles Police Department’s Criminal Gang Homicide Division investigated the killing, with Detective Dave Garrido named on the case, and authorities urged anyone with information to come forward. No arrests have been announced and no suspects have been publicly identified. The shooting has been described in the context of broader violence in the area.

If anyone saw the light-colored truck that fled west on West Adams Boulevard or has information about what happened that evening, please share what is known.