Samuel Wayne Butler was 35 when he was shot to death in San Pedro, California, on June 29, 2019. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner‑Coroner recorded gunshot wounds as the cause of death, and the Los Angeles Police Department opened a homicide investigation into the killing.

Public details say the investigation has produced limited progress toward arrests or identified suspects; there are no reported court filings tied to the case. Detectives continue to seek leads, and Butler’s family and community remain without answers about who was responsible.

If anyone has information about Samuel Butler, his movements on June 29, 2019, or potential witnesses in San Pedro that day, please come forward to the LAPD.