Fifteen-year-old Karla Villa, a Baldwin Park High School sophomore, was killed after being shot in Covina on January 7, 2018. She and friends had gone to the 4500 block of North Heathdale Avenue on the evening of January 6 in response to an Instagram message about a party; when no party was taking place they waited outside. A dark-colored SUV pulled up and multiple shots were fired. Karla was struck in the back of the head and died at the hospital the next day.

Investigators say Karla was likely not the intended target and that gunfire also came from the sidewalk behind her, suggesting more than one shooter. A $20,000 reward was offered by Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda L. Solis for information leading to an arrest and conviction, but no suspects have been identified. Karla’s mother, Guadalupe Villa, has publicly urged witnesses to come forward.

Does anyone have information about that night on North Heathdale Avenue or the dark-colored SUV? Please share tips with investigators.