Murder of Karen Toshima
Karen Toshima | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1960 or 1961 |
| Died | (aged 27) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Gunshot wound |
| Occupation | Graphic artist |
Durrell Collins | |
|---|---|
| Born | Durrell DeWitt Collins |
| Other names | Baby Rock |
| Organization | Rollin' 60s Neighborhood Crips |
| Criminal status | On parole |
| Convictions | Murder, attempted murder |
| Criminal penalty | 27 years to life |
On January 30, 1988, 27-year-old graphic artist Karen Toshima was shot and later died in a hospital after she got caught in the crossfire between two rival gang members in Los Angeles, California. Toshima's death signified the spread of gang violence outside the ghetto, as the shooting occurred in Westwood Village, a popular entertainment district.