Angel Zavala was 19 when he was shot to death on May 9, 2017, in East Compton, Los Angeles. Coroner’s records list gunshot wounds as the cause of death and investigators say he was struck multiple times. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department opened an investigation, but the scene yielded few witnesses and little concrete evidence.

No arrests or named suspects were reported, and detectives continued to follow tips and re-examine evidence without a significant breakthrough. Zavala’s family and the community have urged more resources and attention as the case remains unsolved.

Anyone with information about what happened to Angel Zavala or who may have been involved is asked to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.