Warren Bernard Samuels, 45
July 4, 2008 | 9:00
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Warren Bernard Samuels, a 45-year-old black man, was shot several times in the 200 block of West Regent Street in Inglewood about 5:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 8. Samuels was taken by ambulance to an area hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
According to Inglewood Police Department officials, Samuels was loading items into his car when a suspect approached and shot him several times. The suspect then barricaded himself inside a nearby apartment building. Police said residents were evacuated from the building. A SWAT team was called in. Two suspects were detained. Police, however, did not release their names.
This is my friend warren and this is too sad...what really happen...please police find out/.....
Posted by: michelle | July 08, 2008 at 10:12 PM
I am soo sad about this because i live down the street and i heard the shots. I also heard this mans last words I was crying and could not even see him I felt I could not do anything about it. I did pick up the phone to call the police but they made it there very fast. This is horrible I just cant believe there are crazy people out there like this. I will pray for the family. THIS VIOLENCE GOTTA STOP.
Posted by: cs | July 09, 2008 at 12:19 AM
CS,
Please share his last words with us. He is my second cousin's father - we are devastated. Thank you. debhholloway@gmail.com
Posted by: Debra Holloway | July 09, 2008 at 12:31 PM
Warren Bernard Samuels is my son and anyone that has any information on his shooting death please contact me at capnsam@prodigy.net. Any information will be greatly appreciated!
Posted by: Herman Samuels | July 10, 2008 at 01:41 PM
Are we not sad enough because hundreds die every week in political causes? Is it not enough that thousands die every day as a result of malnutrition? And disease is mowing down other beautiful human beings by the millions. When are we going to say to God "We've had enough! Let's do it your way." I didn't know Warren, but if he is anything like his dad and mom in Atlanta, he must have been a beautiful man. I am confident that we will see him again in the future. The Bible assures us that God reads the deepest feelings of our hearts, has numbered the very hairs on our heads, knows it even when a sparrow falls from a tree. Matthew 10:29-31. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Herman and Margaret.
Posted by: Michael A. Scibetta | July 10, 2008 at 03:02 PM
Warren IS my nephew and, because of his faith and my faith, I know that I will see him again some day. (To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.) Right now, though, that thought does not diminish the pain and the shock of his death (particulary the circumstances). I pray that God will grant our family His peace that surpasses all understanding. (Only He can do that.) I pray also that the guilty party or parties will be brought to justice. I pray specifically for strenth for my sister, brother-in-law and remaining nephew. I pray for my nephew's children, particularly the younger ones who will grow up without his charasmatic personality. I pray to my Heavenly Father that any of you who don't know Him will come to know Him. (If you want to see Warren again, you must.) Please touch and agree with me...
Posted by: Wilma Wright, Aunt | July 10, 2008 at 04:32 PM
Sam and Margaret we are so very sorry for your loss.....If their is anything we can do, don't hesitate to call on us.....You are in our prayers.
Posted by: Chuck Rich | July 10, 2008 at 09:24 PM
Warren is my father and I am still in utter shock. I appreciate everyone's encouraging comments and condolences. My father was a true believer and man of God and that is why I can confidently say that my Dad is now in Heaven with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Please anyone who knows anything, no matter how small or meaningless, please email me at NatiaLS@aol.com or notify the Inglewood Homicide Department. Finally, CS can you please email me and notify the homicide department about what you saw and my father's last words. I go to bed every night wondering what my father said, what he felt, and what he was thinking.
Posted by: Natia Samuels | July 11, 2008 at 02:35 AM
Warren is my first cousin, it is truly sad because bad things seem to always happen to good people. Please if you saw or heared anything it is your duty as a human being to come forward it's not snitching is caring!!!
Posted by: Leanica Samuels | July 11, 2008 at 02:05 PM
CS,
If you did hear something and you are not responding shame on you! If you didn't really hear this man's last words and you say you did double shame on you. None of us want to lose a relative but to know that my loved one died on the sidewalk or on the street all by him/her self is more that anyone should have to deal with. If you truly did hear this man's last words you have a moral obligation to post it here or get in touch with anyone in his family and let them know what he said, bring peace of mind to this family. You couldn'g get close enough to see him how in the world could you hear him? But if by some far out chance you did hear his last words help with the healing process and let this family know. I hope the pleadings of this family wiegh heavily on your heart and you post your over heard last words. But more than that I hope the pleadings of this family wiegh on your consious and you clarify your posting. To say you heard this dying man's last words is a hugh obligation and I hope that what you posted is actually what happened.
Posted by: Dana | July 11, 2008 at 03:18 PM
DEAR SAM AND MARGARET, WE ,YOUR FRIENDS AT AMERICAN AIRLINES ARE DEEPLY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.
YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE IN OUR PRAYERS
Posted by: HOLLY BOOKER | July 11, 2008 at 06:07 PM
I would like to express my condolences to the entire Samuels family, I am a very close friend of his aunts uncles and cousins, I did not have the privledge of meeting Warren personally, but I have always heard wonderful things about him, what I do know is that he will truly be missed ! To the family I would like to say please take one moment at a time, Thank God for the times that you shared with him. I pray that God gives you strength and endurance in this time of need. Moreover, if CS decides not to post Warren's last words then that is their cross to bare. We too often depend on man to do something that only God can do. Instead pray to the Lord that he puts your mind at ease.
With warmest regards, I remain.
Posted by: Charita Sinclair | July 12, 2008 at 09:13 AM
Warren Samuels was my first cousin but more like my big brother. We were raised together and I have a lot of stories to tell. It saddens me that he is no longer here on earth to share more stories with. I know Warren had strong faith and is in heaven with my Father. To my Family that are still here we are can think of Warren's great strengh to get us through. Please keep our family in prayer for those of you reading this. For anyone who has info leading to what may have caused this please come forward and may God continue to bless you.
Posted by: Karen Streets-Manning | July 12, 2008 at 12:14 PM
Warren was my first cousin and even in his passing he is still my first cousin. Warren and I were very close. He told me lots of things about himself that I do not believe he has told anyone else. I love him so deeply and I will miss him. Warren was more than a cousin to me; he was my big brother. I thought of him as the coolest cousin ever. He will be greatly missed by me and I love him with all my heart.... and guess what I told him that I loved him.
Uncle Herman and Aunt Margaret,
Stay close to God at this moment and always, for he loves us dearly and he will never leave you nor forsake you.
And for the people that did this to my cousin, God knows; even if we do not or never know. And vengeance is mine said the Lord.
Posted by: Marletta | July 13, 2008 at 11:24 AM
Sam and Margaret, I'm so sorry to here of you loss. You and your family are in our prayers.
God Bless..........
Posted by: Tracey Gray | July 13, 2008 at 12:03 PM
Sam to you and your family, you are in my prayers, may God grant you the strength to endure the suffering that is upon you at present. Trust in him for direction and answers. My deepest sympathy to you and yours.
Vena
Posted by: Vena | July 14, 2008 at 07:55 AM
Tragedies are in abunance in our world today, and it has struck OUR family. My heart goes out to my BIG BROTHER; HERMAN my SISTER MARGARET and the family. Hold each other tight, for just as I write this GOD is doing the same, you may not feel it now but he is.Warren was beautiful inside and out with a smile that chould melt your heart. I am so greatful to have had the chance to spend some time with him Warren though gone will never ever be forgotten. CS, help our family "PLEASE" because I know you can. To my family I love you all dearley. AUNT DONNA.
Posted by: SHARON E. SAMUELS {AUNT DONNA} | July 14, 2008 at 01:09 PM
Dear Samuels Family.
I don't think CS heard or saw anthing. I'm so sorry for your loss. S/he said I picked up the phone but the police got there very fast. Sometime had to laps between the actual shooting and her picking up the phone. Her/his next statement: I fild I could not do anyting about it. You could not do anything about it. S/he souldn't do anything about what, the actual shooting or the death? Again I'm so soory for your loss but I don't think CS can bring you the comfort of knowing his last words or comfort in knowing much else.
Posted by: Dana | July 14, 2008 at 03:11 PM
My only regret is that I did not get to know my cousin sooner. He comes from good people, Herman and Margaret. Children are a precious gift from God..The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away. His life here on earth was short, but his work for mankind I believe was complete. Our family is devastated at his absence, but he is truly present with the Lord. I look forward to meeting Warren's children and brother one day real soon. I am with you Herman and Margaret in spirit although I cannot be with you physically. We will never leave you. I truly believe justice will prevail and our family can have clomplete closure.
Posted by: Sharon Pelt | July 14, 2008 at 05:36 PM
even though this is a sad time in your lost of mr. bernard samuels, there is a friend bigger and better than you and I.who, not only knows what to do for all of you, but will take you in his arms each and every day as you go through this terrible lost. to sharon samuels: no harm in crying, he was your family member, no harm in being sad or angry, you are only human and your heart tells you what to do. you have my deepest sympathy and I pray that it gets better as you go
through this tragedy.
Posted by: zellory ward | July 15, 2008 at 10:21 AM
To the entire Samuels family. We are so sorry to hear of our loss and the hurt brought to all. Your family here in Pittsburgh is praying and will continue to pray that GOD grant you the strength to endure the suffering in this time of need. God bless and keep you. With love Jimmy, Maurice and family
Posted by: Maurice Prude | July 15, 2008 at 01:34 PM
Warren was a long time friend and ex-brother-in-law to me. I've always had much love for him. My heart goes out to his parents Herman and Margaret Samuels for the loss of their son, as a mother myself, I cannot even begin know what they must be going through. Also my heart goes out to his children and his brother, Jonathan, my ex-husband whom I know loved his brother very much and will miss him greatly, we'll see Warren again in the resurrection, I hope I'm there to greet him back. To the family, may Jehovah's blessing be upon all of you.
Posted by: Narvela Samuels | July 15, 2008 at 01:36 PM
First and foremost, I would like to extend my heartfelt and deepest sympathy to Margaret, Herman, Jonathan, Warren’s children and the entire Samuels family during this extremely difficult time. I was devastated to hear of Warren’s passing. Warren was like the brother I never had and this year I would have known him for 26 years. I grew up with Warren & Jonathan. Warren’s charm, strong character and good heart will be something I will never forget. I love you my dear brother and now I hold those fond memories of you so close. I reluctantly have to let your soul go to God until we all meet again.
Margaret and Herman, you are like my parents. I am with you both always, walking beside you, hand in hand, every step of the way. It has always been my honor to be part of the Samuels family. I love you both with all of my heart. May God bless you.
Marlene Whitsett
Posted by: Marlene (David) Whitsett | July 15, 2008 at 11:04 PM
Warren was more than a friend to me that knew how to make me smile. We had many good times that I will remember for ever. He was unbreakable and a highly capable man that was always proving he was getting through. Heaven sent us an angel in him. He will always be a beautiful man to me even though I won't see him anymore. It doesn't have to be your birthday or Fathers Day for me to tell you "I love you" with all my heart and I'll think of you always. My prayers and blessings go out to Herman and Margaret, Jonathan, Natia, and Warren Jr.
Posted by: Anita | July 16, 2008 at 12:00 AM
CS, I would like to thank you for responding to my comment. This has really help my family and I, and gave us a better understanding of what went on. May God Bless You for all that you have done.
Posted by: Natia Samuels | July 21, 2008 at 06:02 AM
This man was like a father to me. He's the reason why I am at the Air Force Academy, so I can make something of myself and one day make a difference in places like Inglewood, so families wont have to experience the heart ache that losing Warren brought to my family. Its be over a year and a half and yet im still googling information on his murder. He will forever be in my memory and in my heart. I miss him.
Posted by: Everette Richardson | November 03, 2009 at 09:46 PM