Marvin Hernandez was a 21-year-old Latino man who was fatally shot on May 21, 2018, in East Hollywood, Los Angeles. Los Angeles County coroner records list multiple gunshot wounds as the cause of death. The shooting happened in a neighborhood already affected by violence, and the case initially struggled for progress because of few witnesses and limited leads.

The Los Angeles Police Department investigated and over the following months identified a suspect, Joel Arturo Gonzalez, who was arrested and charged in connection with the killing. Court proceedings were closely watched by the community; prosecutors presented forensic evidence and testimony from people who came forward after the arrest. Marvin’s family has been active in seeking justice and has spoken about the need for safer streets.

What information might help fill the gaps about what led to the shooting or the events on May 21, 2018?