South L.A.: Man, 33, is fatally shot in driveway

Kevin Dion Baldwin, a 33-year-old black man, was fatally shot while standing with four friends in the driveway of a residence in the 7500 block of South Figueroa Street about 10:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 6.

Police said an unknown black male approached the group on foot, pulled out a handgun and fired repeatedly. Baldwin was pronounced dead at the scene from multiple gunshot wounds. A second victim was also hit multiple times and was expected to survive. A third sustained a gunshot wound to his foot and was treated at the scene.

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call homcide detectives at the LAPD's South Bureau at (213) 485-1383, or, if after hours or weekends, (877) LAWFULL.

—Andrew Blankstein

Comments

[LoveKevin]

its REALLY sad what ppL are saying about Kevin, ppL that didn't even know him .. its kinda sad, kuz for those who know him very weLL, Like me &nd many others .. we know different. Kevin was Like a uncLe too me. been around my famiLy for years .. i Love &nd miss him &nd aLways wiLL .. the pLace where he died was aLways a khiLL spot for them &nd im sorry it had too go down right there .. my granny house never been shot at before so for those who think it has .. kheck you resources .. kuz we stiLL kick it there .. WE Love &nd miss you ALWAYS Kevin!

[Shadie]

To my brother you are terribly missed.

I hate that so many people comment about a man, about a community and they don't have a clue about what's going on. Plenty of people who grow up in upper class neighborhoods choose crime as a life style. Just because crime happens in South Central doesn't mean the people grew up in that neighborhood. They may not be a product of that enviornoment, it's just they are evil, ignorant and lifeless and have nothing better to do.

Because of this senseless act his children are hurting because someone made a discision that only God has the power to make. It has not only affected my brothers life, but it has affected the lives of every life he touched.

I'm angry that I won't get to hear that skeaky voice and see that amazing big smile that I have just like him.

It's amazing how people choose to make excuses for their faults. And it would help them face their faults if people ( like the ones on this blog) will stop making comments they know nothing about.

Do a complete research on your homework, before you turn your paper in and get a fail.

Don't speak up unless you know what you're speaking about.

[southoc]

You do have the power to change it. Don't look to your government. Get out your garden hoses and spray away the dirt. Get out your brooms and start sweeping. Call the police and report it. I call the police regular on the gang members on my street. They don't hang there anymore.

They get my garden hose on their escalades and audi's they get the dirt off my sidewalk in their noses.

If enough people do it will be brought under control.

Want it.

I file reports when I call the police. I call ICE too.

You get what you accept.

[max]

mewho:
Are you kidding? The man who killed him is not responsible? Yes he is. People need to assume responsibility for their actions and not blame other people.

[562vert]

As i sit here typing on this computer in fullerton ,ca better known as OC...i feel relaxed ..kinda..theres gansters over here too and thugs out for the come up or just to bang on me a 26 yr old black male..but its cool here at my girl friend's apartment..well over a dozen homicides has happend in long beach in before the summer was even over . I live in central long beach...and i thought i had it bad...every week i hop in my car anddrive up santa fe up thur compton then turn left down imperial then make a right northbound up williminton...if these streets can talk...death streets.....people shot and forgotten. I drove past the memmorial where mr baldwin was killed at...also i drove by 96 and avalon were 20 year old michiael jefferson was killed at... its real bad out there.....my question.....who is next????

[GINA]

To me who:
I am this mans kids mother. and what you said in your post was very disrespectful. You must know the person who did it. This man has stood at that same spot for 20+ years and has never been shot at. Everyone over there knows him, so for you to say that it is not the killers fault is very judgemental because he did not live a life of crime. I hope you croak on your words for being so disrespectful to his kids. If you were so worried about the things that were going on, you should have been written and attended cousil meetings and spoke upon it. This man had no enemys but the man who's girl he took. So there run tell dat boo.

[mewho]

This area is a very high crime area where murders, robberies and prostitution occurs frequently. I have seen the police ride right on by women that are prostituing, men who are pimps and Johns (tricks) picking these women up all in the presence of children going and coming from schools. People have been robbed at bus stops, car rims and cars have been stolen, the gang activity is very apparent and the police do nothing but ride up and down Figueroa and act as if nothing goes on and I know if I see it they see it. Something that are children and elders should not have to see and tolerate on a daily bases. I'm wondering where is the counsleman/woman for this area, to help to clean things up. It is unsafe towalk, even run down Figueroa let alone be in car in fear of being shot or snatched out of your own vehicle. I ride from South Central to the boarder of West Hollywood,Century City, Beverly Hills area and see quiet a diffrent in the area because their tax moneyisput into their communitiesand the district cares because the people therecare and have learned how to appreciatesomthing we must teach our children at home. Just where is our tax dollars going to it can't be all going to the police force because half the time there not doing their job and majority of them are going home to better nieghborhoods themselves. The citizens need to become more involved, report crimes they may see or hear/heard about, attend counsel meetings and demand to know where are tax dollars are being spent on. Educate our children on how to appreciate where we live, respect of the next person , value our community and stop trashing it up but picking it up. It starts with us parents home to be able to know once their outside. To the victums family may God strengthen you and help you understand it is not the fault of the next man who killed him but the product as towhich he was raised in.

[GINA]

Kevin is the father of my 2 children. He was a great father and we miss him very much. We love you Kevin.

[Kim Smith]

This particular area is very high in crimes, murders and prostitution. The children are subjected to so much, the elderly are unable to sit outside and driving down the streets without seeing the solicitation and Tricks picking up these women is absolutely horrible. I have often seen the police just drive by these women, and their Pimps without doing anything. I have seen various crimeslike stealing of rims from cars, stealing of actul cars and some beng robbed at the bus stops going and coming. It's not safe out there in the day or night for anyone.

[GINA]

Kevin was a very loving and great father to our children. I will always love him. I miss you.

[kasey]

I was driving home from work this morning and seen his memorial at the murder site. God Bless this young man and his loved ones, my prayers are with you.

[missin linq]

didnt know mr. baldwin but i do know his niece sheleeka.u are in my prayers and very sorry for your lost.keep your head up baby girl.To the family ,HOLD THE SPECIAL MEMORIES,and take care of each other....bjgg ran.