Evan Campbell, 29, was shot to death on November 13, 2020, near Raymond Avenue and 144th Street in Gardena, California. Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner records state Campbell was seated in a parked car with his brother in front of their home when three armed men on foot approached. A confrontation began when George Lil Vampy Hernandez swung at Campbell and Campbell struck back; the three men then drew firearms and opened fire. Campbell was struck ten times and later died.

The assailants were identified as members of a local street gang called Gardena-13. Campbell’s father, who had been inside the house, received a text about the confrontation and ran outside with a gun but found himself amid the shooting. Reports say multiple suspects were later taken into custody.

What details about that night or the neighborhood might help explain why Campbell was targeted?