On the evening of May 8, 2026, a targeted, car-to-car shooting near the Kia Forum in Inglewood ended with the death of 61-year-old Michael Elridge. The Black male from Adelanto was struck in the torso and left arm after a suspect exited one vehicle, approached the driver’s side of Elridge’s car, and opened fire at about 6:30 p.m. Elridge managed to drive about a block before losing consciousness and crashing near Nutwood Street and Prairie Avenue. A female passenger in his car was uninjured.

Paramedics and police responded and the Los Angeles County Coroner ruled the death a homicide from gunshot wounds. Inglewood police closed the intersection to collect evidence, but the shooter fled and initial reports gave no description. No arrests, charges, or public identification of suspects have been announced, and the motive remains unclear.

Anyone who was in the area near Prairie Avenue and Kelso Street on May 8, or who has dashcam or surveillance footage, is asked to come forward with information.