Israel Joel Castaneda, 35, was shot and killed on the night of March 31, 2018, in front of Michael’s Liquor and Market at 37935 47th Street East in Palmdale. Coroner’s records say he was standing outside the store about 10:50 p.m. when he suffered multiple gunshot wounds, including to the face and shoulder, and was pronounced dead at the scene at 11:15 p.m. The cause of death was listed as multiple gunshot wounds.

Investigators reported seeing a male running south on 47th Street East shortly after the shooting, though it was not clear whether that person was involved. The Sheriff’s Department released a photo of a dark-skinned young man with close-cut black hair as a person of interest, but no motive has been established and no arrests have been announced. The Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau continues to seek tips and offers anonymity through Crime Stoppers.

If anyone has information about what happened to Israel Castaneda or recognizes the person in the photo, please share what is known with the Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau or Crime Stoppers.