Estephan Hernandez was 21 and a sociology student at Cal State University, Long Beach when he was shot dead on the evening of September 28, 2017. He was sitting in his parked car on East 148th Street in Compton, chatting with a female friend, when occupants of a passing black sedan opened fire. Estephan was struck multiple times and pronounced dead at the scene; the female companion was wounded but survived.

Known as an honor student who mentored minority students, Estephan had no known gang affiliations. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has continued the investigation with a $10,000 reward offered for information; no arrests have been announced and the motive remains unclear. If anyone knew Estephan, saw a black sedan in that area that night, or has information that could help the investigation, please come forward.