Steven William Perez, a 27-year-old Latino man, was fatally shot in Pomona, California, on July 16, 2018. Responding officers found him with a gunshot wound and he was taken to a hospital, where he later died, according to Los Angeles County coroner’s records.

Investigators described the shooting as appearing targeted. The Pomona Police Department opened an investigation but faced obstacles including few immediate witnesses and limited leads. Police appealed to the public for information as they worked to identify perpetrators and a motive.

Anyone who knew Steven, witnessed the incident, or has information that might help investigators is asked to come forward.