Juan Ignacio Alcala-Romero, a 29-year-old Latino, was shot and killed on January 18, 2017, in Harbor City, Los Angeles. The shooting occurred in the 1200 block of 256th Street West shortly before 4:30 p.m. He had just returned from a store and was standing in his backyard when he was shot and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police and coroner records state the motive is unknown. The LAPD said it was unclear whether the gunman acted alone or with others. Alcala-Romero was not a documented gang member. No arrests or public suspect identifications have been announced and investigators were seeking witnesses, offering anonymity through Crime Stoppers.

If anyone saw activity in the 1200 block of 256th Street West on January 18, 2017, or has information that could help, please contact the LAPD or Crime Stoppers.