Woman Shot to Death on Street; Detectives Unable to Determine Motive NR12572rf

Los Angeles: On December 11, 2012, about 9:40 p.m., LAPD Rampart Area patrol officers responded to a shooting-related call at 8th and Coronado Streets and discovered a woman on the street who had been shot.

The victim, 51-year-old local resident Lorri Ann Anderson, was suffering from multiple gunshot wounds and subsequently transported to a local hospital by Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics.  Later at the hospital she was pronounced dead.

Witnesses told police that a suspect got out of a dark-colored sedan, approached Anderson and began shooting her for no apparent reason.  He then got back into his vehicle and drove away.

Rampart homicide detectives are investigating the case and haven’t yet determined a motive for the murder.

Anyone with information about the incident or suspect is urged to contact LAPD Rampart Homicide Detectives Linscomb or Martinez at 213-484-3639.  During off-hours, calls may be directed to a 24-hour, toll-free number at 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (527-3247).  Anyone wishing to
 remain anonymous should call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477).  Tipsters may also contact Crime Stoppers by texting to phone number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most keypads) with a cell phone.  All text messages should begin with the letters “LAPD.” Tipsters may also go to www.lapdonline.org, and click on "Anonymous Web Tips.”