Eralio Zaragoza, 43, was shot to death near South Gate, California, on March 2, 2022, at about 8:45 p.m. Deputies from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department responded to the 2100 block of East 88th Street, where Zaragoza was pronounced dead. The Los Angeles County coroner confirmed his identity and listed the cause of death as a fatal gunshot wound.

Zaragoza was reportedly homeless at the time, a detail investigators say adds complexity to the case. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau is leading the investigation and has asked the public for tips; as of the latest update no arrests or suspects have been publicly identified. Community members and advocacy groups have expressed concern about violence affecting vulnerable populations in the area.

If anyone saw activity near East 88th Street on the evening of March 2, 2022, or has information about Zaragoza’s killing, contact the Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau or Crime Stoppers.