Samuel Navarrete, a 17-year-old Latino, was shot and killed on January 13, 2017, in the Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles. The shooting happened about 8:45 p.m. while Navarrete was sitting in the driver’s seat of a black Toyota Corolla with another person. At least one individual approached the car, asked about gang affiliation, and opened fire. Navarrete was hit, taken to a hospital, and pronounced dead at 10 p.m.; the other occupant was not injured.

The Los Angeles Police Department’s Criminal Gang Homicide Division handled the investigation. The shooter fled on foot and there were no immediate arrests. Detectives suspected the killing was gang-related, and the department urged anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers for anonymous tips.

If anyone knew Samuel, was in that area that evening, or has information that could help the investigation, please come forward to the LAPD or Crime Stoppers.