Miguel Núñez Peñaloza, 36, was fatally shot on July 15, 2021, after confronting two people who were trying to steal cases of beer from the Rite Aid where he worked in Glassell Park, Los Angeles. The shooting happened at about 8:50 p.m. when, during a brief struggle, one of the suspects produced a firearm and shot Peñaloza.

Coworkers and friends remembered Peñaloza as hardworking, caring and always smiling. He had recently submitted his notice of resignation and was working his final shifts. A makeshift memorial of flowers, candles and pictures appeared outside the store. The United Food and Commercial Workers Local 770 criticized Rite Aid for not providing adequate security despite prior threats and incidents.

One suspect, 20-year-old Anthony Lemus, turned himself in on July 26, 2021, and was booked on suspicion of murder; a second suspect remained at large and police released store security footage showing two Hispanic men between 18 and 20. Does anyone have information about the second suspect or the events that night?