Homicide in Watts

Gunfire erupted in Watts Saturday, April 5, when a 43-year-old man was  gunned down in the front yard of a residence in Watts.
Chris Tobias  was shot and killed around 12:10 p.m. as he stood with several friends  in the 2100 block of East 105th St. near Lou Dillon Avenue.
Tobias  was with a group of friends when the gunman walked up to the group and  began shooting, striking Tobias in the upper body.  He then fled on  foot.
Tobias was taken to the hospital, where he later died.
Police  said that the shooting was gang related, but there was no indication  that Tobias was specifically targeted by the gunman.
Anyone with  information are asked to call Detective Sal  LaBarbera at the LAPDs  South Bureau Homicide Division at (213) 485-4341 or the 24-hour toll  free number at 1-877-LAWFULL.