Rashad Hooker, a 47-year-old Black man born in Los Angeles County, was killed in Hyde Park on February 17, 2025. The fatal shooting occurred in the stairwell outside an apartment building at 7116 and 7118 West Boulevard, near the Inglewood Metro Station. The Los Angeles County coroner’s office listed the cause of death as multiple gunshot wounds to the head, neck, and chest; Hooker was pronounced dead at 6:04 p.m. that day.

According to investigators, Hooker and a man believed to be in his 30s exchanged words before the younger man allegedly shot Hooker in the upper body and face. A witness said the suspect stepped over Hooker’s body and ran upstairs into an apartment. No arrest has been announced. Hooker’s family described the shooting as a senseless act, saying he was defending his rights and his residence at the time.

Anyone who witnessed the shooting or has information is asked to contact the South Bureau Homicide Division detectives or submit an anonymous tip to L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers.