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Byung Kim

Case from Lawndale, CA dated Aug 19, 1988

Victim Details

Byung Jin Kim

Male

Lawndale

CA

1988-08-19

40

Byung

Kim

06/30/2026

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Byung Kim, a 40-year-old merchant from Lawndale, California, tragically lost his life on August 19, 1988. The incident occurred after Kim withdrew $80,000 from a local bank to cash checks for his customers. As he was returning to his van, he was ambushed by Omar Dent III, a member of the Eight-Trey Crips gang. Dent shot Kim, mortally wounding him, and then fled the scene in Kim's van. During his escape, Dent also shot a retired police officer who attempted to intervene.

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    I wanted to take a moment to discuss something that’s been on my mind regarding the tragic murder ... ...Read More
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    I still can't get over the courage of that retired police officer who tried to intervene. It's truly... ...Read More
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    I've been following the trial of Omar Dent III, and one detail that really stands out to me is the s... ...Read More
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