Luis Carlos Hernandez-Casarez was a 20-year-old Latino male who was shot and killed on December 26, 2020, near 9401 Sepulveda Blvd. in the North Hills area of Los Angeles. The shooting took place in the evening; he died shortly after being shot, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner.

Investigators treating the death as a violent, likely gang-related crime say the case has been hampered by a lack of witnesses willing to provide information. No arrests have been announced and the investigation remains open. The family and community have urged anyone with information to contact detectives.

If anyone knew Luis, was in the area that evening, or has information about activity near Sepulveda Blvd. on December 26, 2020, please come forward to help with the investigation.