Robert Dexter Eaton, 62, was shot and killed on the evening of May 5, 2021, near 94th Street and Budlong Avenue in Westmont, California. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner recorded the death as a homicide and Eaton was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department investigated, canvassing the area for surveillance footage, conducting interviews, and following up on tips. Investigators initially faced challenges because of a lack of eyewitnesses and clear leads. A suspect was later identified through forensic evidence and witness statements and was arrested and charged in connection with Eaton’s death.

Many questions remain about the circumstances that led to the shooting and what motivated it. Does anyone have information about Eaton, his movements that evening, or surveillance from near 94th and Budlong that could help clarify what happened?