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Man shot to death in Palmdale

by The AV Times Staff • January 6, 2015

PALMDALE – A 26-year-old man was shot multiple times in Palmdale Monday night and he died later at the hospital, authorities said.

The shooting happened around 11:20 p.m. Monday, Jan. 5, in the 500 block of East Avenue Q, according to Deputy Crystal Hernandez of the Sheriff’s Information Bureau.

“The victim, a 26-year-old man, was inside his garage with three other people, when the suspect unexpectedly started shooting into the garage,” Hernandez stated.

The victim was struck several times by gunfire, according to Hernandez.

“He was transported to a local hospital and later pronounced dead,” Hernandez stated.

The suspect was not seen and the murder weapon is outstanding, according to Sheriff’s officials.

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. To remain anonymous, call “Crime Stoppers” at 800-222-TIPS (8477.

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UPDATED 1/7/15: The victim has been identified as 26-year-old Stephen Antwoine Harris of Palmdale, according to the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office. He was pronounced dead at 1:23 a.m.Tuesday, Jan. 6, coroner’s officials said.

Filed Under: Crime/ Safety

18 comments for "Man shot to death in Palmdale"

  1. P says

    February 12, 2015 at 3:31 pm

    R.i.p whxxp you will be missed

  2. professor says

    January 21, 2015 at 12:03 am

    I am very sad neff is a real good friend . I send my apologies to the entire family specially to his kids .neff treated everyone i seen around him fair and was very generous to everyone i seen with him sad to lose good people. God bless you neff rest in paradise. (Professor).

  3. TASHA says

    January 11, 2015 at 9:30 am

    Prayers.from.the.Ortiz.Family.to.yours.Life.is.sooo.short.People.need.to.recognize.they.need.Jesus!

  4. A Nanny Mouse says

    January 10, 2015 at 2:14 pm

    Another banger cut down, ruining countless lives around him. And the street’s revenge round-robin continues… Ugh.

  5. pinkie pirtle says

    January 9, 2015 at 1:57 am

    So so sad…Rest Easy…

  6. Robia lewis says

    January 9, 2015 at 12:56 am

    I just met my nephew an now he’s gone..why why why..He was so young. He had a whole life ahead of him..I just talk 2 him at the beginning of the yr..now I will never hear his voice…i love u nephew. Luv your Aunty Robia…may u rest n paradise

  7. jd says

    January 8, 2015 at 11:50 am

    Man rest in peace bro

    Long live Neff!

  8. eric says

    January 7, 2015 at 8:28 pm

    Neff.

  9. Cee Kaying says

    January 7, 2015 at 4:55 pm

    Steph lil homie Rest_n_Paradise, much LOVE and Respect

  10. teri says

    January 7, 2015 at 1:54 pm

    I am sorry for Harris family, he was a great person. I will miss him very much. Love auntie Teri Griffin.

  11. t33 says

    January 7, 2015 at 9:26 am

    [removed] feel unreal for real sorry for yaw lost to the harris family he is gone but what he is not forgotten may god bless your family stephen and watch over us you will be missed

  12. so sorry says

    January 7, 2015 at 6:22 am

    so sorry for your loss.. I will pray for your comfort and healing. I will also pray the monster (s) that did this are caught soon. God bless

  13. Dassah says

    January 6, 2015 at 5:33 pm

    It still doesn’t seem real , my oldest brother is gone. I love you big brother
    Gone but never forgotten. So unexpected and hurtful ;(

    • Vase says

      January 6, 2015 at 7:07 pm

      Praying without cease for you and your Family!!! Where’s Dion? Tell her Vase loves her very much!!
      Please!!!

      • Dassah says

        January 7, 2015 at 8:52 am

        Thank you , and I sure will.

    • Lisa says

      January 6, 2015 at 7:45 pm

      I’m sorry for your loss. May God’s grace cover you and your family!!

    • rose says

      January 7, 2015 at 2:01 am

      Sorry for our lost. Celebrate his life he’s with god

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