Mylik Birdsong, 31, a professional boxer known as King Mylik with a 15-1-1 record and the World Boxing Foundation International Welterweight title, was fatally shot on September 29, 2024, in Los Angeles. The attack occurred near Watts around 4:50 p.m. while Birdsong stood outside a vehicle with his girlfriend. A dark-colored SUV approached, and multiple men inside opened fire. Birdsong tried to flee but was chased by two suspects who continued shooting and struck him seven times in the chest. He was taken to a hospital and pronounced dead.

The suspects left in the SUV and no arrests had been announced. Authorities are investigating and pursuing several leads, including reports suggesting possible gang connections, though no definitive link has been confirmed. Birdsong had been scheduled to fight Gor Yeritsyan on October 26 at the Commerce Casino. His family, especially his mother and stepfather, have publicly mourned and called for justice.

If anyone was near Watts that afternoon or has information about the attack or the dark-colored SUV, please share what was seen with investigators.