Angel Francisco Torres Jr, a 23-year-old Latino, was shot and killed on January 6, 2018, in the 12200 block of Van Nuys Boulevard in Lake View Terrace, Los Angeles. Residents reported hearing gunshots around 9:45 p.m.; when people went outside they found Torres lying in an alley. He was pronounced dead at the scene at 9:51 p.m. Coroner’s records and the initial investigation indicate Torres was standing in the alley when shot, but it was unclear whether the shooter or shooters approached on foot or from a vehicle.

Detectives led the investigation and sought additional witnesses to reconstruct the events. Efforts included urging anyone with information to come forward and offering anonymity through Crime Stoppers.

If anyone witnessed activity in the 12200 block of Van Nuys Boulevard that night or has information that could help, please share what is known with investigators.