Richard Johnny Chavez was 30 when he was shot dead on October 19, 2022, in Los Angeles. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner‑Coroner recorded his death at 9409 Juniper Street; cause of death was multiple gunshot wounds and manner of death was homicide. Chavez was a Latino man born in Lynwood, California, to parents Precious Chavez and Manuel Chavez.

The killing happened on a sidewalk, underscoring the public nature of the attack. Chavez’s family and community have expressed grief and frustration over the lack of progress in the investigation.

If anyone has information about Chavez, his movements that night, or the shooting at 9409 Juniper Street, please share what you know with the LAPD.