Jaime Gabriel Butanda was 14 when he was shot and killed while riding his bicycle in Azusa, California, on May 1, 2018. The shooting happened around 3 p.m. in the 300 block of South Enid Avenue; Jaime was found slumped over a fire hydrant with multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at 3:31 p.m. at a nearby hospital.

Investigators reported no immediate suspects or clear motive. Authorities could not determine whether Jaime’s killing was connected to a separate fatal shooting of 21-year-old William Perez on April 27 in the 600 block of Glenfinnan Avenue, about two miles away. Officials said the shootings were possibly gang-related, but no evidence was found to confirm that. Jaime’s family described him as respectful and kind-hearted; they said he enjoyed soccer, riding his bike, and spending time with his siblings, and they insisted he was not involved in gang activity.

No arrests have been announced and the case remains open. If anyone has information that could help, please share it with law enforcement or Crime Stoppers.