Christian Medrano was 17 and from East Los Angeles when he was reported missing on December 5, 2019, last seen near his home on Hammel Avenue around 2 p.m. His body was found that evening near mile marker 482.6 beneath Cesar E. Chavez Avenue in Boyle Heights. The coroner ruled his death a homicide due to gunshot wounds.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department initially handled his disappearance; the Los Angeles Police Department took over the investigation after the body was located. Family members launched a GoFundMe to cover funeral expenses. As of the latest public information, no arrests or named suspects have been announced and the LAPD is asking anyone with information to come forward.

If anyone knew Christian, saw him around Hammel Avenue on December 5, 2019, or has information about the shooting, please contact the LAPD.