Alan Charles Snipes, 42, of Westmont, California, was shot and killed on August 4, 2020, in the 1400 block of West 113th Street. Deputies from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department responded to a report of a gunshot victim at about 7:43 a.m.; Snipes was found with gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the Los Angeles County medical examiner-coroner.

Authorities did not disclose what led to the shooting and released no suspect information at the time. The Sheriff’s Department says the investigation remains open and has asked anyone with information to come forward. Snipes’ death is noted alongside other violent incidents in Westmont, a South Los Angeles neighborhood whose residents have raised concerns about rising street violence and limited local investment.

If anyone knew Alan Snipes or has information about the shooting on August 4, 2020, please contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.