Byron Keith Hill, 55, of Los Angeles was fatally shot in Vernon, Los Angeles County, on October 4, 2019. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner‑Coroner recorded multiple gunshot wounds and classified the manner of death as homicide.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department led the investigation. Detectives interviewed witnesses, gathered evidence and publicly identified potential suspects or persons of interest, but the case did not result in immediate arrests and the motive remained unclear.

The shooting left family and the community mourning a man described by those who knew him as kind and gentle. Anyone with information about the October 4, 2019 shooting in Vernon is asked to contact the Sheriff’s Department.