Roy Lawrence Carmona, a 21-year-old Latino man, was fatally shot on the evening of August 17, 2020, near 13330 Meyer Road in South Whittier, California. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner’s records list the death as a homicide; Carmona was pronounced dead at the scene after efforts to save him.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department conducted an investigation that included neighborhood canvasses, witness interviews, and reviews of nearby surveillance footage. Public appeals for information were made and local media covered the case, but initial reports did not show any immediate arrests or identified suspects. As of the latest available update, detectives continue to pursue leads and the investigation remains open.

If anyone knew Roy, saw activity near Meyer Road that evening, or has information that could help the investigation, please come forward to the Sheriff’s Department.