Mark Goode, 35, was fatally shot in the early hours of March 4, 2024, on the 15100 block of Vermont Avenue in Gardena, California. Officers found him about 3:30 a.m. with a gunshot wound to the torso; he was pronounced dead at the scene. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner listed the cause of death as a gunshot wound to the chest and classified it as a homicide.

Born October 27, 1988, in Omaha, Nebraska, Goode—known as Goodie—was a professional skateboarder who inspired local youths and held sponsorships. He is survived by his daughter, Anella DiGiacomo, and son, Aiden Goode. His father, Cleveland Goode, has said Mark was not involved in gang activity and was riding home when the shooting occurred; a GoFundMe was started to help with funeral costs.

No suspects have been identified or arrested. The Gardena Police Department is investigating; anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Ryan Sproles at 310-217-9618 or Sgt. Brian Messina at 310-217-9692. Did anyone in the area see or hear anything that night?