Cristian Aldair Lainez, 23, of Reseda was fatally shot on November 26, 2017, in the 6700 block of Reseda Boulevard. He and a male friend had just bought food at Melody’s Mexican Kitchen and returned to Lainez’s parked car when another vehicle pulled in behind them. A person exited the newcomer’s car, walked to the driver’s side and opened fire. Lainez, who was in the driver’s seat, was struck and later pronounced dead at 4:55 p.m.; his friend was not injured.

Investigators say Lainez appeared to have been specifically targeted, though no motive has been established and he was not a documented gang member, according to Detective David Peteque of the LAPD Valley Homicide unit. No suspects or arrests have been announced and the case remains unsolved.

Anyone who was in the area of Reseda Boulevard near Melody’s Mexican Kitchen on November 26, 2017, or who has information about this shooting, is asked to contact investigators.