Seth Laning, an 18-year-old from Hawaiian Gardens, California, was shot to death on October 31, 2022. The shooting happened about 7:40 p.m. on a sidewalk in the 21900 block of Arline Avenue. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner determined the cause of death was a gunshot wound to the back and classified the manner as homicide.

No arrests have been made and no suspect descriptions have been released. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has asked anyone with information to contact its Homicide Bureau or provide anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers. A GoFundMe was started to help cover funeral expenses and support Seth’s family, with contributors noting his positive impact on friends and loved ones.

If anyone saw activity near Arline Avenue that evening or has information that could help investigators, please contact the Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau or Crime Stoppers.