Anthony Escobedo, a 21-year-old Latino man, was fatally shot on January 5, 2018, in the 6500 block of Purdy Avenue in Bell Gardens, California. The shooting happened late at night and Escobedo was pronounced dead at the scene, according to Los Angeles County coroner records.

Bell Gardens Police Department led the investigation with help from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Reports note Escobedo was a known gang member and investigators believe his gang affiliation was likely tied to the motive. No arrests or publicly identified suspects were announced in the months after the killing, and detectives reported few witnesses and community reluctance to come forward.

The loss was widely mourned by family and friends, who shared memories online. Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact investigators. Does anyone have information that could help solve this case?