Cesar Alfonso Pena, a 26-year-old Latino male, was shot and killed on July 18, 2021, near the southbound 110 Freeway close to Amador Street in Elysian Park, Los Angeles. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner‑Coroner recorded the death; attempts to save him were unsuccessful. The shooting is described as a targeted attack, though the specific motive and full circumstances have not been established.

The Los Angeles Police Department opened an investigation and detectives have been working to gather evidence and interview witnesses. No arrests or identified suspects have been reported, and Crime Stoppers has been involved to encourage anonymous tips. Cesar’s family and community continue to seek answers and justice.

If anyone has information about Cesar, where he was that day, or saw activity near the southbound 110 and Amador Street on July 18, 2021, please share what is known.