Jeremiah Chester, 36, of Los Angeles, was shot and killed in the early hours of January 16, 2018, near Pierce Street and Dronfield Avenue in Pacoima. Coroner’s records say he was outside a house, drinking with others shortly before 2 a.m., when a black sedan pulled up and someone inside fired a gun without any exchange of words. Chester was taken to a hospital and pronounced dead at 4:32 a.m.

Investigators noted Chester was not involved in gang activity, though the area has known gang presence, leaving it unclear whether the killing was gang-related or a random act. The LAPD opened a homicide investigation led by Detective Gabe Bucknell and has urged the community to provide any leads. As of the latest update there are no arrests or identified suspects and the case remains open.

If anyone was in that part of Pacoima that night or has information about the black sedan or the shooting, please contact the LAPD.