Nearly a year after a deadly shooting tore through a South Los Angeles garage, law enforcement is going public — and putting real money behind it. At a formal press conference hosted by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, officials announced a $10,000 reward for information leading to the identification, arrest, and conviction of whoever killed Marvin Randolph on April 5, 2025.
The presser, streamed live to the department's Facebook page, featured a lineup of sheriff's officials who made it plain that this case isn't going cold without a fight. "This case remains a top priority for our department," one law enforcement official told attendees. "We have been working tirelessly to follow every lead — but we need the community's help."
The reward itself was formally approved by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on Feb. 10, appearing on the board's supplemental agenda via a motion from Supervisor Mitchell. The public announcement puts the dollar figure front and center for anyone in the community who may have stayed quiet — until now.
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What happened on April 5
Deputies responded around 2:20 p.m. on April 5, 2025, to the 11000 block of South Manhattan Place, where they found five men with gunshot wounds inside a garage. Randolph was pronounced dead at the scene; the other four were transported to hospitals in stable condition, according to CBS Los Angeles. Months later, investigators still haven't released a suspect description or a motive — which is precisely why they're asking the public to step up.
The press conference
The event had all the hallmarks of a department pulling out the stops: uniformed officers, plainclothes officials, family members of the victim, and a podium appeal that left little ambiguity about what investigators need. Captain Arturo Spencer, Lt. German Ochoa, and South Los Angeles Station acting captain Tania Giggles were among the officials on hand.
Standing alongside Randolph's family, officials made their pitch directly to anyone sitting on information. "If you know anything — no matter how small it may seem — please contact our tip line," one official said. "You can remain anonymous." The reward, one speaker noted, is available for tips that lead to an actual arrest and conviction, not just a rumor phoned in.
How to reach investigators
Anyone with information is urged to call the LASD Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or through LA Crime Stoppers. Those who believe their information may qualify for the county reward would file a claim with the executive officer of the Board of Supervisors — the standard process for board-approved rewards, detailed on the LA County Board of Supervisors rewards page.
The combination of a public appeal, a grieving family at the podium, and $10,000 on the table is a classic pressure campaign — and investigators are clearly hoping it works. If you know something about the South LA garage shooting, now is the time to make that call.
