A man who was shot to death, and whose body was retrieved from a “shed-like” structure beneath the Culver Boulevard bridge at the Ballona Creek flood control channel, was identified Wednesday by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's office.
The victim was identified as 49-year-old Anthony Quinn Ussery, who had been “experiencing homelessness,” according to the agency.
His body was retrieved Saturday by lifeguards, fire personnel and a swift water rescue team, authorities said at the time of the discovery.
“He had been shot,” LAPD Officer Tony Im said at the time.
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The medical examiner's report said that Ussery suffered a gunshot wound to the torso. No other information was immediately available.
First responders were dispatched to 13551 W. Culver Blvd. about 10:40 a.m. Saturday, the Los Angeles Fire Department reported.
The case was still under investigation.
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The LAPD's Pacific station urged anyone with any information regarding the homicide to call them at 310-482-6334. During non-business hours or on weekends, call 877-527-3247. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous can call the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or go to www.lacrimestoppers.org.
