Frank Serafin, a 24-year-old resident of Los Angeles, was killed on March 24, 2017, in the Sun Valley section of North Hollywood. The shooting occurred in the 7300 block of Hinds Avenue after Serafin and a friend returned to an apartment from a liquor store. During an exchange of a handgun the weapon discharged and Serafin was struck; he was pronounced dead at the scene at 9:21 p.m.

The Los Angeles Police Department described the death as a tragic accident, but prosecutors later charged 27-year-old Alan Pineda with one count of involuntary manslaughter. Pineda pleaded not guilty on March 28, 2017, and had a scheduled court appearance on April 14, 2017. The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office handled the matter, with Greg Risling identified as spokesperson. Authorities asked anyone with information to contact investigators or Crime Stoppers.

Did anyone in the Sun Valley area at that time see or hear anything relating to Serafin’s return to the apartment or the events inside that night?