Jorge Alberto Reyes Jr., 23, was shot and killed on December 31, 2017, in the parking lot of a KFC at 8622 Balboa Blvd. in Northridge, Los Angeles. Los Angeles County coroner records place the shooting shortly after 6 p.m.; officers who responded to shots fired found Reyes in the lot and he was pronounced dead at 7 p.m.

Investigators say Reyes had driven to the restaurant with two friends; while the driver went inside Reyes stayed in the car. A Latino man approached, argued with Reyes, punched him, then produced a gun and fired multiple shots as Reyes tried to flee. The suspect left in a sedan with a Latina woman later identified as a person of interest. Police describe the motive as a perceived disrespect over a look the suspect did not like.

Surveillance footage showing the man and woman was released as part of the investigation and a murder charge was filed. Anyone who saw the shooting or recognizes the people in the footage is asked to come forward.