Craig Christy, 53, was shot dead in South Los Angeles in the early morning hours of August 11, 2024. LAPD officers found him inside his vehicle near 89th Street and Broadway at about 3:20 a.m., with multiple gunshot wounds including a fatal shot to the face. The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner confirmed his identity and ruled the manner of death a homicide caused by multiple gunshot wounds.

A street takeover was occurring in the area at the time, but investigators have not confirmed any link between the illegal gathering and Christy’s killing. Police have not disclosed whether Christy knew the shooter or whether the attack was random. No suspects have been identified and no arrests have been announced; the scene was temporarily closed during the initial investigation and later reopened.

Anyone who was in the 89th and Broadway area that night or who has information about Christy’s death is asked to contact the LAPD.