Kevin Chavez was 32 when he was fatally shot on June 3, 2021, near 657 N. Vermont Ave. in East Hollywood, Los Angeles. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner ruled the death a homicide; the cause of death was a gunshot wound to the chest. The shooting happened in a public area, prompting concern about community safety and local gun violence.

Investigators collected evidence at the scene, interviewed potential witnesses and reviewed nearby surveillance footage, but initial efforts produced few leads. Authorities publicly appealed for information, and community members urged support for Chavez’s family while calling attention to broader issues of gun violence.

No arrests or suspects had been publicly identified in the months after the killing. If anyone saw the incident or has information that could help solve Kevin Chavez’s homicide, please come forward to law enforcement.