Alexis Gihovani Lopez was 22 when he was fatally shot on July 26, 2019, in East Hollywood, Los Angeles, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner. The shooting occurred on a Friday; initial reports provided few details, leaving family and community members searching for answers.

Lopez’s mother began a public effort to retrace his final steps in the wake of his death, underscoring the personal toll on his family.

The case is a reminder of the ongoing problem of gun violence and its effects on families and neighborhoods. If anyone knew Alexis, saw him in East Hollywood on July 26, 2019, or has information that could help the investigation, please come forward.