Deshawn Childs, 38, was shot and killed in the early morning hours of September 26, 2015, in the 12300 block of Wilmington Avenue in the Florence-Firestone area. Deputies found him on the ground with gunshot wounds and he was pronounced dead shortly after. He was from Willowbrook, California.

Witnesses said Childs argued with another man inside Dee’s Liquor near Wilmington Avenue and East 124th Street; the two left together and continued the dispute while walking south on Wilmington Avenue. During the altercation the other man produced a gun and shot Childs, then fled in a gray vehicle. The exact cause of the argument is unknown.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Bureau is handling the investigation. No arrests have been announced and the shooter’s identity has not been confirmed; Crime Stoppers has been asked for anonymous tips. If anyone knew Deshawn, saw activity on Wilmington Avenue that night, or has information that could help the investigation, please come forward.