Melvin James Comeaux Jr., 28

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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.