South Los Angeles: homicide

Melvin James Comeaux Jr., 28, a black man, was shot several times at 94th Place and Normandie Avenue about 8:40 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 24.  He was taken to a hospital. After surgery, he remained on life support for a week, authorities said. Comeaux died from his wounds Sunday, Aug. 31.

Los Angeles Police Department officials said a black man fired several shots in Comeaux's direction without cause. Authorities said the man fled into an alley between 94th Street and 94th Place. Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call South Bureau Homicide Dets. M. Kellum and E. Crosson at (213) 485-1383.

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[Kim Smith]

this area has always been a high crime area every since i was younger and i am noe 42. the sad unfortunate thing is that arecommunities are becoming killingfields of unsolved murders. it takes us as citizens to began to pay attention to what is going on in our nieghborhoods and start to involve ourselves for the sake of our children. it is not just up to the police it's up to us. communitity leaders need to come out not just when a tragedy happens but to give their support in our communities before tragedy strikes