Juan Ruben Cuevas, a 26-year-old Latino, was shot and killed on January 9, 2019, near Beverly Boulevard and North Saint Andrews Place in the Larchmont area of Los Angeles. Police say the shooting happened shortly before 10:30 p.m.; Cuevas ran into a liquor store seeking help after being struck and collapsed there. He was taken to a hospital and pronounced dead at 11:10 p.m.

According to the medical examiner and LAPD, an unidentified person approached Cuevas on the sidewalk and opened fire; the shooter was last seen fleeing west on Beverly Boulevard. The motive is unclear and Cuevas was not a documented gang member. No arrests have been announced and detectives continue to seek leads.

A GoFundMe was set up by family and friends to help cover burial expenses, reflecting the sudden impact on his loved ones. If anyone saw the shooting or has information that could help investigators, contact the LAPD.