INGLEWOOD – A woman who was fatally shot in Inglewood was identified by authorities Tuesday, as the investigation continued into her death.
Officers sent to the 800 block of West Beach Avenue at about noon Sunday on reports of a shooting found the woman unconscious and suffering from gunshot wounds in a residence, according to Lt. Greg Held of the Inglewood Police Department.
Jodonna Watson, 25, died at the scene, according to the Los Angeles County coroner’s office and police. The case has been placed on a security hold, according to the coroner’s office.
In fact, the nearly last half dozen murders in Inglewood have security holds in place, dating back to last summer.
Her father, Joe Watson, was former president of the employees union at Inglewood City Hall.
Police said earlier that a person of interest known to the woman had been detained, but no further details have been released.
Anyone with information on the shooting was asked to call the Inglewood Police Department at 310-412-5246. Anonymous tips can be called in to Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or submitted online at lacrimestoppers.org.
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