Nathan Anthony Fernandes, 17, was fatally shot while standing in his front yard on the 10700 block of Anzac Avenue in Watts on December 19, 2019. Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner records place the shooting at about 7:45 p.m.; Nathan was taken to a hospital and pronounced dead at 8:30 p.m. Reports say a vehicle traveling north on South Anzac Avenue passed by and someone inside began firing, then the vehicle continued north.

The Los Angeles Police Department has been seeking witnesses and encouraging anyone with information to contact detectives or Crime Stoppers. Limited progress has been reported in the investigation.

If anyone saw the vehicle, the shooting, or has information about why Nathan might have been targeted, please contact the investigators handling the case.