David Molina Jr., a 35-year-old Latino, was shot and killed on June 6, 2017, in the Lincoln Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles. Coroner’s records place the shooting at about 2:53 p.m. on the 1800 block of Johnston Street. Molina was standing alone on the sidewalk when an assailant approached from behind and shot him; he was taken to a nearby hospital and pronounced dead at 3:07 p.m.

The gunman fled south on Johnston Street and was described only as a male wearing dark clothing. Detective Jose Ramirez of the Los Angeles Police Department characterized the attack as appearing targeted, indicating the perpetrator may have known Molina. No arrests have been made and the suspect’s identity remains unknown. The community held vigils and memorials in Molina’s honor while detectives continue to seek leads.

If anyone has information about what happened on Johnston Street that afternoon, please share tips with the Los Angeles Police Department.