Ernesto Rios was a 19-year-old Latino male who was shot and killed on November 21, 2020, near 342 W. 75th St. in Florence, California. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner records list the manner of death as a gunshot fatality; he died despite attempts to save him.

Details about how the shooting unfolded remain unclear. Authorities have not said whether Ernesto was specifically targeted or an unintended victim, and no arrests have been announced. The Los Angeles Police Department continues to investigate and has asked the community to provide any information that might help identify those responsible.

Ernesto’s death has deeply affected his family and neighbors and is cited as part of broader concerns about gun violence in the area. If anyone has information about the incident or saw activity near W. 75th St. on November 21, 2020, please come forward to assist the investigation.