Party Shooting Leaves One Dead

Los Angeles: Los Angeles Police Department’s detectives are investigating the shooting death of 36-year-old Mark Porter.

On Sunday, February 22, 2025 at about 2:00 a.m., Porter and three of his companions were leaving a party in the 2600 block of Lacy Street when gunfire rang out.  

Porter was struck multiple times and was transported to local hospital where he died from his injuries.  Porter’s companions were also struck and taken to a local hospital where they are recovering from their wounds.  

Detectives have few leads and have not determined what prompt the shooting.  

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact Hollenbeck Homicide Detective Robert Farias 323-526-3680.  After-hours or on weekends, calls may be directed to a 24-hour, toll-free number at 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (527-3247).  Callers may also text “CRIMES” with a cell phone or log on to www.lapdonline.org and click on Web Tips.  When using a cell phone, all messages should begin with “LAPD.”  All calls and contacts are anonymous.

Comments

[Queena Danks]

Mark Porter was only 30 years old. I hope they catch the COWARDS that did this. It's funny how people are always trying to steal someone else's joy. Mark was out with his friends, just enjoying life and then bam his life is taken away in a matter of seconds. For what? Mark left behind his wife Renee, four beautiful children, his family, and many more whom loved and adored him dearly. RIP Mark Anthony Porter
07/29/1978-02/22/2009
Your friend always and forever, Queena

[Teresa DAvis]

At a lost for words!! Mark Anthony Porter was my, 30 year old BABY Brother. He leaves behind some many people that care and adore him.

I have never approved of the Death Penalty before, but the low down COWARDS that jumped into a car and decided to go around shooting innocent people should be put to death. These people have no idea of what they have done and all the pain they have caused. I pray their families never have to experience what our family has had to endure. The police say that,"there are very few leads", but my family rides with GOD and he says, "he'll make something out of nothing." Justice will prevail on behalf of the "BABE."
Please if you know anything please call the Hollenbeck Division with your info. No matter how small.
On behalf of our family, I would like to thank everyone for the prayers and many blessings.
R.I.P
I LOVE YOU FOREVER & ALWAYS BABE, T