The shooting that claimed the life of Tyson Story unfolded in the Vermont Vista neighborhood of South Los Angeles. The incident occurred at approximately 3:20 p.m. on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. The exact location was on Colden Avenue, near its intersection with Baring Cross Street.
Los Angeles police, responding to reports of the shooting, arrived to find the victim at the scene . According to initial reports, two teenage boys had walked up to the victim, engaged in a confrontation, and then shot him twice before fleeing the area . The identity of the suspects remains unknown as the investigation continues.
When police arrived, the victim was initially responsive but soon lost consciousness at the scene. Officers immediately began performing CPR in an attempt to save his life until paramedics arrived. Despite these emergency efforts, Tyson Story was pronounced dead at the location .
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner identified the victim on Wednesday, January 28, as 20-year-old Tyson Story. He was a resident of South Los Angeles, having been born in 2005 and growing up in the city. Friends and family members describe Story as a young man with a vibrant personality, kindness, and an ability to bring people together with his energy and laughter.
The fatal shooting has sent shockwaves through the Vermont Vista community, leaving family, friends, and neighbors in mourning. His sudden death has created a painful void, with many remembering him as someone who could brighten a room and had a promising future ahead.
The Los Angeles Police Department continues its investigation into the homicide. No suspects are in custody at this time, and authorities are working to gather more information about the confrontation that led to the shooting. The community and Story’s loved ones are left grappling with the senseless loss of a young life cut tragically short by gun violence.