Michael Osby was 19 when he was shot and killed in the evening of June 17, 2020, near 517 W. 81st St. in the Vermont Knolls neighborhood of Los Angeles. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner‑Coroner classified his death as a homicide; despite efforts to save him he succumbed to his injuries.

Details about what led to the shooting remain unclear. Investigators opened a criminal inquiry and were seeking leads, but as of the latest information no arrests had been announced. Michael’s death has deeply affected his family and community, who have called for answers and justice.

If anyone has information about Michael, his movements that evening, or the shooting near 517 W. 81st St., please contact the investigators handling the case.