Erik Alfredo Villalta was 29 when he was shot and killed on January 6, 2021, near South Western Avenue and West 62nd Street in Los Angeles’ Chesterfield Square neighborhood. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner‑Coroner determined the cause of death was gunshot wounds.

The case has suffered from a shortage of witness cooperation, and authorities continue to seek information that could identify those responsible.

Local residents and activists responded to Villalta’s death by calling attention to persistent gun violence and urging greater police presence and community engagement. If anyone has information about Erik Villalta, his movements that night, or the shooting, please contact the LAPD.