Two People Shot Dead in South Los Angeles

Los Angeles: Two people were shot and killed in a South Los Angeles apartment on  December 24, 2007.

At around 4:50 p.m., a neighbor made a grim discovery of the lifeless bodies of Shelton Sumerall, 32, and Monica Youngblood, 23, lying on the floor inside of an apartment in the 6700 block of 11th Avenue, and called police.

Apparently, both victims were shot in the head and pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said.

A witness told investigators that he or she heard an argument and several gunshots in the early morning hours, but did not call police.

No motive has been established for the incident, and detectives have ruled out that the shootings were a murder-suicide.

It is unclear if the victims were involved in a relationship.

Police have no description of the assailants and are still searching for leads.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact South-Bureau Homicide Detectives Regugio Garza or Stephanie Hale at 213-485-1383. During off-hours, or on weekends, call the 24-hour toll free number at 1-877-LAWFULL (529-3855).

Comments

[b&wop;]

There are those in this city who are sadistic animals and will kill others without thought or conscience, even on Christmas Eve. EQUALLY guilty, in my opinion, are the community members who hear arguments and shots fired and don't even bother to dial 9-1-1.

They are just as bad as the predators of our communities, for they enable gangster murderers in perpetuating their killing habits without fear of prosecution or arrest.

The day will come when they will reap what they have sowed and no one will be there to save them.

[CoCo]

Monica Youngblood was one of my dearest friends. It is very unfortunate that she had to go through this. She will be truly missed by us all. I also want to acknowledge the family of Mr. Shelton Sumerall, sorry for your lost and you all will continue to be in my prayers. May justice be served on behalf of them both.

[L.R.G.]

"A witness told investigators that he or she heard an argument and several gunshots in the early morning hours, but did not call police."

...What am I missing here?

[PATRICIA JACKSON]

To the families of these two young people from my family there are no words to easy your pain and suffering at this your time of need, but please know that those of us who knew your childern say that you did a wonderful job of parenting. Rest now young ones with God.

[Evangelist. Leslie L. Clayton]

To the families and friends of monica youngblood,whom life was taken along with my grandson Shelton Contrell Sumerall, I am deeply sorry for the lost of your daughter, as I am for my grandson, I was just out there from Florida on Jan.3,2008 to Sheiton homegoing and wish I could have meet Monica family to have told and embrace them with the love I felt and hold in my heart for Shelton and to know when her homegoing would be. my prayers are with her family and friends. The God who made our children will hear our petitions, He has promised to do so. after all, He loves them as must as we did and more, He hold them now in His Arms and no one can hurt them any more, may my grandson Shelton, and your Daughter Monica rest in peace in God Arms.

[Shirley Ann Joseph]

My Niece,

I will always hold you in my heart, and the memories will always be cherish, don't worry about your Mom, I got her, You will missed.

I Love You auntie Shirley