Hakeem Ibrahim Funtua, 34, was fatally shot in Downtown Los Angeles on June 15, 2019 — his birthday. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner‑Coroner lists gunshot wounds as the cause of death and the Los Angeles Police Department opened a homicide investigation after the shooting. Reports indicate he was targeted, but the motive has not been established.

The family and community remain without answers while the LAPD continues to seek information that could identify those responsible.

If anyone saw Hakeem on June 15, 2019 in Downtown Los Angeles or has information about the shooting, please contact the LAPD with what you know.