Marvin Mitchell, a 41-year-old Black man reportedly from Belize, was fatally shot in an alley in the Westmont area of unincorporated Los Angeles County on February 23, 2025. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed his identity and listed the cause of death as a gunshot wound to the head; the manner of death was ruled a homicide. Authorities pronounced him dead at 8:17 p.m. that Sunday evening.

The shooting occurred in the 1200 block of West 87th Street at Budlong Avenue. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and sheriff’s homicide detectives responded and began a crime scene investigation. No suspect information was immediately available and the investigation remains active. Anyone with information was urged to contact the Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau or submit anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers.

If anyone knew Marvin Mitchell or saw activity in the area that night, please share what can help investigators.