Man Shot and Killed During Argument

Los Angeles:  A verbal dispute escalated to murder in the early morning hours, Sunday.

On March 29, 2009, at around 3:45 a.m., Antwine Trevell Brown, 36-years of age, was standing in the 2000 block of West Manchester Avenue having a conversation with an unidentified suspect.  The conversation soon turned into an argument and the suspect drew a handgun and shot Brown multiple times.

Brown was transported to a local hospital where he died shortly after arriving.  

The suspect ran from the scene and is still at large.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Criminal Gang Homicide Group, 77th Homicide Squad Detectives Lyman Doster or Bertha Durazo at 213-485-1383.  During off hours calls may be directed to a 24-hour, toll-free number at1-877-LAPD-24-7 (527-3247).  Callers may also text "Crimes" with a cell phone or log on to www.lapdonline.org and click on Web tips. When using a cell phone, all messages should begin with "LAPD."  Tipsters may remain anonymous.