Percy Pineda, 27, of Lancaster, California, was shot to death on the night of March 3, 2017. The shooting happened around 10:37 p.m. in the 800 block of Langhorn Street. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department pronounced Pineda dead at the scene and initially described the circumstances as unclear while investigators followed leads.

Local reporting said Lancaster suffered two other homicides in the same 24-hour period, stretching law enforcement resources and prompting heightened concern from the community. No immediate arrests were made and the motive was reported as unknown; the Sheriff’s Department asked anyone with information to come forward.

If anyone knew Percy, saw activity on Langhorn Street that night, or has information that could help the investigation, please share what is known with the Sheriff’s Department.