Samuel James Gonzalez, a 34-year-old Latino man, was fatally shot on December 31, 2020, near the northbound 110 Freeway at the Avenue 60 off-ramp in Montecito Heights, Los Angeles. The shooting occurred late at night; despite efforts to save him he died at the scene and the Medical Examiner-Coroner ruled the cause of death a gunshot wound.

Investigators describe Gonzalez as the victim of a targeted shooting. Initial reports mentioned a possible altercation before the shooting, but details are limited.

If anyone was in the Montecito Heights area near the 110 Freeway and Avenue 60 on the night of December 31, 2020, or has any information about a confrontation or persons seen near the off-ramp, please contact the LAPD with what was observed.