A woman was shot to death in the Westmont area of South Los Angeles, with deputies responding to the scene in the early hours of Sunday morning. According toCBS News, Los Angeles County Sheriff s Department deputies arrived at the 2000 block of Century Boulevard around 12:40 a.m. following reports of a shooting. Upon their arrival, they found Los Angeles Police Department officers already present, investigating a related traffic crash.
Further investigation revealed a woman found inside a vehicle that had collided with a concrete foundation in an alley just south of Century Boulevard. Unfortunately, she was suffering from a gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene by Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics, as per the LASD’s statement. The Sheriff’s Department has assumed the investigation due to the location of the incident which lies in the unincorporated community of Westmont, and has yet to provide further details on the incident.
Tragedy struck the family of 21-year-old Lanai Ariyana Dees, who was identified by her relatives as the victim in this senseless act. As reported byKTLA 5, Jordan Dees, Lanai’s brother, described his sister as “an amazing person” who was “very sweet and very kind.” The suspect remains at large, and as of now, the motive behind the shooting continues to elude law enforcement and the victim’s family alike. “She didn t deserve what happened to her at all,” Jordan said, pleading for anyone with information to come forward.
In a facilitated effort to gather leads, the Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau encourages those with any relevant information to get in touch by calling (323) 890-5500. Alternately, anonymous tips can be submitted through “Crime Stoppers” by contacting (800) 222-TIPS (8477), utilizing the “P3 Tips” mobile app, or via their website, detailed in thenotice released by the Sheriff s Information Bureau. The Los Angeles community now looks toward the promise of justice, and a family hopes for closure in the wake of a profound loss.
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