David De Jesus Rios, a 27-year-old Latino, was shot and killed in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, on March 20, 2019. The shooting happened about 1:05 a.m. in the 700 block of North Fickett Street after Rios and a friend drove to the area and Rios exited the vehicle to speak with another individual who approached him. An unknown assailant then walked up and shot Rios. He was taken to a hospital and pronounced dead at 7:50 a.m. the same day.

The Los Angeles Police Department investigated the killing. Detective Jose Ramirez said Rios had no gang affiliation. The motive remained unclear and the shooter’s identity was unknown. No arrests have been announced and the case remained open, with authorities asking anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers.

If anyone knew David, was in the 700 block of North Fickett Street that night, or has information that could help, please come forward.