Baby Girl Reeves, a Black female infant, was killed by a gunshot wound on February 23, 2017, in the Vermont Knolls neighborhood of Los Angeles. The Medical Examiner‑Coroner recorded a gunshot as the cause of death. The shooting occurred in an area described as having high crime rates and left the community mourning.

The LAPD and other local authorities opened an investigation but faced obstacles, including few witnesses willing to come forward. There were no immediate arrests or publicly identified suspects, and authorities continued to appeal for information. The investigation remained active with detectives pursuing leads.

Anyone who knew something about the February 23, 2017 shooting in Vermont Knolls or who has information that could help identify those responsible is asked to contact the LAPD.