South L.A.: Unidentified pregnant woman is fatally shot

An unidentified pregnant woman believed to be in her 40s was killed in a shooting in the 200 block of West 71st Street in South Los Angeles at 9:50 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20.

The woman, who was shot in the stomach and the chest, was taken to a hospital, where she died. Officer Julianne Sohn of the Los Angeles Police Department said she had no information on a motive or possible suspects.

—Francisco Vara-Orta

Comments

[Kim Smith]

First a homeless man burned alive, now a pregnant woman shot not once but twice. Are these criminals not even thinking, we all know they don't care, but this is far too much. People we must start to Pray for Peace around the world because the Book of Revelations in our Bible and various chapters throughout are sure enough living testiments of truth, we are at war, not just in Iraq but right here in our communities. These criminals are not thinking, caring, or having any remorse for what they are doing. Our children are living, surrounded by these crimes daily our elderly are dying with tormoil around them in their golden years. We are in a recessions that we need to be trying to pull together thinking of resources to make it day by day. Killings, robberies, drugs dealing is not the answer. When is this going to stop if just one or two start caring and becoming involved in our communities and spreading the word to STOP it might begin to blow off on others but until then, we will continue to have fatalities such as these and it will continue to get worst people.To the family of the victum the report did not indicate if the fetus was able to be saved,sometimes that has been possible but may God Bless your family may he strengthen and comfort you in your time of dispare

[WATTS113]

This goes to show that you are not safe even around your own family. Why are these people not cooperating with the law. One of there loved ones was murdered at there door step. Not to mention the unborn child she was caring. Where is the father of this child. Having a bit of street knowledge I know first hand that her family is witholding information. They have to be cowards in that house hold. I cannot imagine witnessing such a crime and not wanting to come forward. This is awfull.

[Erwin]

This woman was the mother of one of my kids on my football team.

[gsailes]

To WATTS113 before you speak you should know that facts you sound just like the WHITE PEOPLE it was jus a freak accident and the father of the baby she was carrying is arouund he is a very great guy so before u speak u should know facts. My prayers go out to the LEE family i am a close friend to mother of the young lady that was shot stay strong and make sure you and TASHA stick together and take care of those she left behind.

REST ON LESLIE L.
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[The Magic family]

We would like to speak on the behalf of Magic the father of Leslie's youngest son he took good care of Leslie and her children and our prays go out to the beautiful woman who lost her life she will be missed.

[LPatterson]

This tragedy has touch many of our lives and hearts. My brother is the father to Leslie's youngest son. I want to personally thank her for being their in my time of need when I lost my husband. Both she and my brother Magic opened their home to me and allowed the family to gather their during our tragic time. I can still hear her laugh and see her big smile. I will never forget her. May God bless and be with all of her family and bring them peace and strength to get through this tragedy. She will shine on in her children, espically her little one, my nephew, who looks just like her.

Linda Patterson and Family

[whathappened]

What happened to this young woman?