Jesus Manuel Lopez Valadez, a 41-year-old Latino man, was shot and killed on June 14, 2020, near 12937 Borden Ave. in Sylmar, Los Angeles. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner classified his death as a homicide. Reports describe the shooting as a targeted attack, but the motive has not been established.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department opened an investigation, canvassed the neighborhood and reviewed surveillance footage. No arrests were made immediately. Several persons of interest were identified, but authorities lacked concrete evidence to charge anyone. Investigators cited uncooperative witnesses and complexities related to gang activity as obstacles to progress.

The case remained open with periodic updates from law enforcement. Anyone with information about Jesus Manuel Lopez Valadez’s killing is urged to contact the Sheriff’s Department.