Steven Alvarez was 19 when he was shot and killed on July 18, 2017, in the Wilmington neighborhood of Los Angeles. According to coroner’s records the shooting happened around 8:40 p.m. while Alvarez was sitting in a dark-colored BMW sedan; he was pronounced dead at the scene at 8:50 p.m. One or more people approached the vehicle and opened fire.

Investigators believe the motive may be linked to gang activity in the area. The LAPD has been actively seeking witnesses and Detective Scott Coffee is leading the investigation, but the case has faced setbacks because of a lack of cooperation from potential witnesses. No significant arrests or publicly identified suspects have been announced and the case remains unsolved.

If anyone saw the shooting, the vehicle, or anything suspicious in Wilmington that evening, please share what was seen with investigators.