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Man shot to death in Lancaster

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Around 1:19 a.m. Sunday, March 29, Michael McCoy was found shot to death on the sidewalk in front of a home in front of a house on the 44400 block of Fenhold Street in Lancaster. (Photo by JUAN MEZA)
Around 1:19 a.m. Sunday, March 29, Michael McCoy was found shot to death on the sidewalk in front of a house on the 44400 block of Fenhold Street in Lancaster. (Photo by JUAN MEZA)

LANCASTER – A man was found shot to death in Lancaster early Sunday morning, authorities said.

Coroner’s officials identified the victim as 32-year-old Michael McCoy of Los Angeles.

The shooting occurred around 1:19 a.m. Sunday, March 29, in front of a house on the 44400 block of Fenhold Street, according to Deputy Don Walker of the Sheriff’s Information Bureau

“Detectives have learned that deputies from the Lancaster Sheriff’s Station responded to the location regarding a gunshot victim call. When deputies arrived they observed the victim had suffered from a gunshot wound,” Walker stated. “Paramedics arrived and the victim was pronounced dead at the scene. The victim was shot on the sidewalk in front of the location.”

Witnesses told responding deputies that a man carrying a gun was seen walking with a female nearby, and witnesses directed deputies to the man’s location, according to a Lancaster Station broadcast. Soon after, deputies detained a man at gunpoint, according to the broadcast, but it was unclear if the man was arrested or considered a suspect in the shooting.

Homicide detectives are still investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting, and no additional information was available Sunday afternoon.

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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28 comments for "Man shot to death in Lancaster"

  1. Words can’t explain the life we shared & i will forever cherish those moments i know your at peace now so god bless your soul rest wit ease now champ and look over us in the janky ass cruel world

  2. So many family and friends will miss Michael . Michael mc Coy was a good young man and did not deserve to leave this earth this way .So many loved him and will miss him. I have the best memories of Michael ,Mi hijo ,mama Jackie his mom called him .RIP mike .

  3. IM LOST FOR WORDS..CRYING AND SHOCKED IS NOT A GOOD FEELING AT ALL….MEMORIES LIKE YESTURDAY…GONE MISS YOU…JUST SAD…MY HEART REALLY GOES OUT TO VASH, JAMES AND YOUR DAUGHTER…

  4. Mike had issues much like us all, but he was a good dude who didn’t deserve to go out like this. Somebody knows what happened and I hope they find it in their heart to come forward. Let’s get this monster off the street ASAP, before he kills again!

  5. People we need to help make the change. The cops can only do so much, we as a community have to help by being part of the solution. How do we do that, glad you asked. We can call anonymously and tell them what we know. We owe it to those whose lives have been cut short by a senseless, cowardly act, and to their families. People know who the shooters are, who’s to say that next time it won’t be you are your loved one they target. IJS

  8. I love you Brubby! I will truly miss you and keep your spirit alive by telling stories of your life to your daughter and niece. You were one of the most precious people I know. Giving and forgiving. Again, I love you I love you I love you!!!! Give mom a kiss for me and let her know how much she is missed as well. *Muah*

    Your Little Sis,
    Vash

  9. This happened right next to my house. Literally. My dogs were barking all night and it was crazy. When I went home and I saw the candles I wanted to cry. I didn’t know him but it’s so sad. Rest in piece ):

  10. I live on this block. second shooting on this street this weekend. [removed] needs to stop. on friday the neighbors house got shot at and they have so many kids in that house its just jorrible to think if one of them got hit.

  11. You will be truly missed my brother. Anyone that knew you knows you were a good dude. You never caused harm to anybody. It still seems unreal. You and the rest of the fam are in my prayers bro. Love you bro. Until we meet again, kiss auntie jack and my mom for me.

  12. THE CITIZEN HAS TO GIVE UP THE GUNS ,BUT THE CROOKS & NUT CASES STILL DON’T .IT’S LIKE THE DRUNKS LET THEM DRIVE TO KILL MORE GOOD PEOPLE.

  13. I moved to the AV back 1996 was a nice and quiet place to leave.
    now Im trying to get out of here ASAP the only problem is the cost of livin in other places is sky high, but I have to get my family out of here, criminals are taking over this place and tge govertment dont do nothing about, all the cops do is go and kill inocent people, and the criminals nice and safe at the AV.
    So sad for this place that once looked liket it had a good future.

    • @Tony

      ” a nice and quiet place to leave.”

      I don’t know if you meant to say that but it’s funny.

  14. You was always like a son to me even though we didn’t see each other you always knew I was here until we meet again rest in peace love you forever

  16. Your daughter misses you and wish you were here. Kiss gramma for Mykale. We are so sorry and sad this happened to you.

  17. My heart hurts and I’m saddened by Michael’s death praying for his brother’s and sister

  19. Does anyone know why this happened? Was it random? premeditated? Between this and the young girl previously i’m feeling like i need to get out of this place. What is wrong with these people? Don’t they see they aren’t doing anything other than making life harder for themselves and people simply trying to make ends meet?

    We listen to all these people talk about terrorism, ISIS, but none of this people are here killing anyone, its americans killing americans.

  20. Damn baby! I just talked to you three days ago, and you told me how much you love me, you want a second chance, and you wanna get married! You are my first real love! I’ve been loving you for 17yrs! I’ll never stop loving you! Hug and kiss Mama Jack for me!! Y’all finally are together again! I’m so sorry this happened to you! I love you always and forever Mr. Mc Coy! You’ll forever be my love!

  21. Is this Mike McCoy that went to QHHS? He was in my classes junior year. Prayers going up for his family and friends. RIP

  22. Dang Brother! This is so not real! Can’t wrap my mind around the fact that your not here with us anymore… We love you Micheal! Rest easy Brother❤️

  23. That really sucks about the loss of life only if he would have stayed in LA. We moved to the AV in 1978 when it was a great place to live How ever over the past 15 years it has really gone down hill so bad and it wont get better Ever if they don’t stop all the free hand outs….
    I am so glad I moved away from there in 2010…
    If you really want to here what goes on in the Av Listen to this FREE online police scanner,
    http://www.broadcastify.com/listen/feed/14462