Reginald Anthony James, a 19-year-old resident of Los Angeles, was shot and killed on February 26, 2021. According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner, the shooting happened about 12:30 a.m. near a taco stand by 403 W. 8th Street in Downtown Los Angeles. Officers found him on the sidewalk with at least one gunshot wound; CPR was attempted but he died shortly after.

Investigators reported two suspects running westbound on Eighth Street toward Olive Avenue, but no detailed descriptions or motive were released. No arrests were made immediately and the case remained open as detectives followed leads. The shooting prompted concern about gun violence and safety in the downtown area.

If anyone was in the area that night or has information that could help identify the two people seen fleeing, please share what you know with the LAPD.