LaShaun Menefee, 28
September 5, 2007 | 9:17
am
LaShaun Menefee, 28, a black woman, was shot at a Chevron station at 8504 Artesia Blvd. in Bellflower and taken to a Lakewood hospital, where she died at 12:38 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 2.
She had gone to the crowded gas station, and stopped by the mini-mart to buy something, said Sheriff's Lt. Larry Lincoln. As she was walking back to her car, a champagne-colored, mid-sized car drove by southbound on Downey, and a black man or youth inside fired five to eight rounds into the crowd.
Menefee was almost to her car; she was struck once in the torso. Companions drove her to Lakewood Hospital. Above, the Chevron, with a Winchell's and McDonald's across the street. The view is looking up Downey across Artesia. The killer came this way.
I WANT TO SEND MY DEEPEST SORROWS TO THE FAMILY, I HAVE KNOWN SHAUN SENCE LIVING ON HARRIS STREET IN COMPTON SOME YEARS AGO. IT'S SAD TO SEE THAT SHE WAS TAKEN AWAY BY SOME STUPID PEOPLE WHO WERE OUT TO GET SOMEONE ELSE.. SHE WAS BILL AND DORA'S ONLY GIRL, I'M SO VERY SORRY THAT SHE'S BEEN TAKEN AWAY SO YOUNG IN HER LIFE. TO CHUB, TERREN, AND BEED SHE'LL ALWAYS BE IN YOUR HARTS, STAY STRONG FOR THE KIDS AND YOUR MOMS AND POPS..... MICHELLE BROTHER MIKE P......P.S. I LOVE YOU GUYS AND MAY GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU AND THE REST OF THE FAMILY
Posted by: MIKE P | September 05, 2007 at 12:20 PM
May you rest in peace young lady, so sorry to hear of the heartless people in this world we are not safe in the streets, home and cars anymore. Wishing many blessing to your family and may The Lord give them strength and guidance.
Posted by: PRINCESS | September 05, 2007 at 04:44 PM
Wow; just going to the mini mart and you get shot..my condolences and prayers to the family in this senseless killing.
Posted by: K.Winn | September 07, 2007 at 05:26 AM
I am deeply saddened by what has happened. The employees and Ambassadors of 89.7 KSGN radio are praying for the Menifee family during this time.
Posted by: A.Hernandez | September 07, 2007 at 02:13 PM
my heart is sadden to hear such horrible news. be blessed to know that laShaun is enjoying everlasting life with our savior Jesus Christ.
Posted by: patty schoenborn | September 07, 2007 at 05:06 PM
I still cant believe my homie is gone as i sit here. I knew shaun for alomost a year and hung out with her tough, i'm so hurt and my heart felt sorrow goes out to Dora and Bill. I loved Shaun to death. She was the realiest chick i knew. It hurts so bad because i talked to her the day she passed and if i knew that would have been her last day on earth i would have let her know how much i admired her as a single parent, friend, and sister. I LOVE YOU GIRL...... I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU MS. 2 BOMB
Posted by: shonteze | September 09, 2007 at 03:28 PM
I new Shaun since 7th grade and I heard about this over myspace which sucks. I will never forget you. My deepest sympathy to Bill, Dora, the kids, her sibblings and Brian. Remeber she is with OUR FATHER NOW 100% BLESSED.
Love you all,
Coco
Posted by: coco | September 12, 2007 at 01:59 PM
I feel so sick about all this madness that is going on. She was my age and it just makes it all the more real that this type of thing can happen to some-
one who was so innocent....that just went to the local gas station. May God bless your family.
Posted by: Tracee (MUIRFIELD) | September 14, 2007 at 05:31 PM
shaun was like my sister. i watched her grow up to be a wonderful mother. allways wanting to hang out and have fun.thats what made her shaun. who ever did this . took away a beautiful person. and i hope her murder dose not go unsolved. like many others have. she left behind 3 kids. but with our love and support for the family they will be alright. love you sister.
Posted by: michelle | September 14, 2007 at 07:09 PM
THERE ARE NO WORDS THAT I CAN SAY THAT CAN EXPRESS THE WAY I FEEL RIGHT NOW.I LOVED HER SO M UCH AND I KNEW HER SINCE I WAS A YEAR OR 2 OLD. I LOVED HER SO MUCH FOR ACCEPTIN ME AND FOR BEIN THERE FOR ME WHEN I FELT LIKE I HAD NO ONE. AND SOME ONE WHO HAD NO SINCE WHAT SO EVER CAME AND TOOK HER AWAY FROM US I JUST HOPE AND PRAY THAT THEY WILL GET WHAT THEY DESERVE. I LOVE U SO MUCH UNTIE AND I WILL NEVER FORGET U.
Posted by: TYESHIA | September 14, 2007 at 09:04 PM
My son and I have been neighbors to Shaun and her family in Long Beach. We only knew them in passing, but have been impressed with their friendliness and kind natures. I am shocked by Shaun's death and deeply saddened that her children have lost their mother.
The family is in our thoughts and prayers. Each and every one of us must do whatever we are able to end the violence in our communities.
Brenda and Alex
Posted by: Brenda | September 14, 2007 at 09:26 PM
Shaun was like my lil sister. She was a fun loving individual. It saddens me that she had to leave this earth so soon. My heart goes out to Her Mom. She had the best relationship with her mom. Dora may god bless you in your time of need. To her 3 beautiful kids Nu-Nu, Stefon and Tia I am here for you when ever you need to talk or whatever you may need. Bill may god bless you becuase I know that she was your baby girl. To the 3 brothers she left here on this earth. I know what it's like to lose a brother but I can't imagine what it's like to lose a baby sister to a sensless crime. She loved you guys so much and she would want for you to be strong for your parents and the kids. Shaun I love you but God loved you more. So with that said he called his Beautiful Angel Home.. I really hope they find the person who did this. May your concious eat away at you. Becuause my friend was a good, respectable and reliable friend, and a wonderful mother.
I love you girl Lashaun La' Shell Menefee - Smith. Gone but never for gotten. She is gone from the body but present with the Lord..
Posted by: Mia | September 19, 2007 at 10:15 AM
I had not seen Shaun in a very long time, but I always asked my cousin Michelle about her and the other family members. I was shocked when I heard about her death. Words cannot express the sorrow I feel for her children, her parents and her brothers as well as all of the other people who love her. Unfortunately, I was unable to attend the funeral, but my prayers and thoughts continue. I am asking God to substain the family and carry them through this difficult time.
Pam ( Michelle, Dajuana & Tyeshia's cousin)
9/24/07
Posted by: Pam ( DaJuana's cousin) | September 24, 2007 at 08:28 PM
My cousin shaun was a good loving person who i love so much and i miss Very much.Shaun was that cousin who you can talk to about everything.she was also a loving person to be hang out with.I am going to miss them early morning phone calls.She was a true cousin to me and to my heart.I will always love her and miss her.May god bless my aunie dora and bill and her 3 kids and also her 3 brothers and may god help you all in this time of need.
Posted by: Tameka(her close cousin) | October 16, 2007 at 06:48 PM
My cousin shaun was a good loving person who i love so much and i miss Very much.Shaun was that cousin who you can talk to about everything.she was also a loving person to be hang out with.I am going to miss them early morning phone calls.She was a true cousin to me and to my heart.I will always love her and miss her.May god bless my aunie dora and bill and her 3 kids and also her 3 brothers and may god bless you all in this time of need.
Posted by: Tameka(her close cousin) | October 16, 2007 at 06:52 PM
My deepest sympathies to LaShaun's family. 2 Timothy 3:1-5 foretold that men would be without self control, fierce, without love of goodness in the critical times of the last days. We have hope for ones lost in death: Daniel 12:2: And there will be many of those asleep in the ground of dust who will wake up, these to indefinitely lasting life. Psalms 37:29: The righteous themselves will possess the earth, And they will reside forever upon it.
Posted by: Rachel | November 10, 2007 at 07:59 PM
I knew lashaun since 7th grade from mayfair high school and I just cant believe this. My condolenses to her family. R.I.P. Kool-Aid
Posted by: Jason Nelson | January 25, 2008 at 06:24 PM
I dont know her but i was googleing my last name Menefee and a saw this beautiful woman andeven tho i liveon theother side ofthe country i still havelove for her and her family. From the comments and the picture of her im sure she was a wonderful human being and my heart goes out to her loved ones right now!
Posted by: Thomas Menefee | April 15, 2008 at 08:37 AM
I wrote a short essay earlier this year about Shaun's murder. You can read "The House Next Door" at blackeyedpeacaketasters at blogspot.com.
Posted by: Brenda (neighbor) | October 23, 2008 at 12:02 PM
Shaun has been my friend since we were 10, i was the first person she met when her family moved to Bellflower and we were close ever since. When you seen Shaun you knew Shawnna wasn't that far behind we were something else. Shaun was a very friendly person, she was loved and respected by a lot of people. My friend and I had not seen each other for 3 years and the night before she passed we had finally got to chat and hug, I guess we were saying our goodbyes. I love you girl and your family
U WILL ALWAYS B MISSED BY ME AND MINES
Shawnna
Posted by: Yeashawnna Steele | March 21, 2009 at 06:29 PM