Arturo Samperio, 38, of Lawndale, California, was shot and killed on May 24, 2019. He had been returning home in a Lyft in the early morning and, after exiting the vehicle in the 4500 block of West 173rd Street, was approached by an unknown suspect. A brief altercation preceded multiple gunshots; Samperio was taken to a nearby hospital and died shortly afterward.

Investigators said the Lyft driver heard an exchange that suggested a possible gang-related motive. Samperio had been released from prison earlier in 2019, and authorities were exploring whether his past affiliations played a role. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department appealed to the public for help as the suspect remained at large and officers followed leads.

What information might help clarify whether Samperio was specifically targeted or if this was a chance encounter? If anyone knew Arturo or saw activity in the area that morning, please come forward.