Juan Antonio Orozco, 22, of Pico Rivera, was shot and killed on November 14, 2021, in Compton around 1 a.m. He and 19-year-old Javier Carachure Menchaca were discovered in a vehicle near North Bullis Road and East Pine Street with multiple gunshot wounds to the upper body and were pronounced dead at the scene.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department says the shooting happened during a large illegal street racing event attended by about 300 people and believes the killings are connected to that gathering. Despite the crowd, investigators report no witnesses have provided substantive information. A $20,000 reward has been offered for tips that lead to an arrest and conviction.

Both families have made public pleas for help; Orozco’s mother, Silvia Rosales, and Menchaca’s mother, Hermelinda Menchaca, urged anyone with information to come forward. No arrests have been announced and the investigation remains open. If anyone knew Juan Antonio Orozco or has information about the shooting, please contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Bureau or Crime Stoppers.