TSR Prayers Up: A family is in desperate need of answers following the murder of 30-year-old Akeem Jamaal “AJ” Coburn and the City of Los Angeles is willing to help.
A $50,000 reward is being offered by the city for any information leading to the identity, arrest and prosecution of the person or persons responsible for Coburn’s death.
Coburn, who is described as a family man, was tragically gunned down the night of July 29 while standing in a driveway in the 13600 block of South Vermont Avenue in the Harbor Gateway area of the city. He ran away and collapsed in a nearby backyard where he succumbed to his injuries, according to officials.
The Los Angeles Police Department has released this information in hopes that a witness will come forward to help bring justice to Coburn and his loved ones.
“The Los Angeles Police Department is requesting your help in identifying the person or persons responsible for this murder,” the news release said. “If you know who committed this crime or if you have any information about the murder, please contact the Los Angeles Police Department immediately. All information will be kept strictly confidential.”
Coburn’s family described him as loving, caring and hard working. The young father was also preparing for a wedding.
“He lived a prosperous life and had a very promising future ahead of him. His life was cut short due to senseless acts of gun violence and his family and friends demand justice for him. If you know something, say something!” his family said in a statement.
Information about Coburn’s murder can be made through the following channels:
- Contacting LAPD Detectives Fontes and Kincaid at (323) 786-5111;
- Texting LAPD and your message to CRIMES (274637); or
- Calling the 24-hour toll free number at (877) LAPD-24-7
Anonymous tips can be made online at www.LAPDonline.org by clicking “anonymous web tips”.
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