Brandon Santos was 25 and a resident of Pico Rivera when he was shot and killed on May 20, 2021, in Whittier, California. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner‑Coroner’s records state he was shot near the 12300 block of Slauson Avenue at about 9 p.m. Officers responding to reports of shots fired found Santos on the railroad tracks with gunshot wounds; he died at the scene despite attempts to save him.

Investigators say Santos and the suspect were acquainted before the shooting. No arrests or suspect descriptions were released immediately after the incident, and detectives asked the public for information. The case remains open with no significant developments in arrests or charges reported in the updates provided.

If anyone knew Santos, saw activity near Slauson Avenue that night, or has information that could help, please contact the Whittier Police Department.