Lavell Herman Murphy, a 55-year-old resident of Los Angeles, was fatally shot on November 3, 2016. The Los Angeles County coroner ruled his death a homicide; reports identify him as a black male. Initial circumstances were unclear, and the LAPD conducted a detailed investigation that included forensic work, witness interviews, and community outreach as detectives sought motive and the person responsible.

In December 2016 investigators identified and arrested 35-year-old Ray Anthony Nolen as a suspect in Murphy’s killing, and he faced charges related to the shooting. Murphy’s death drew attention from neighbors and local media and prompted public expressions of grief and calls for justice.

If anyone knew Lavell Murphy or has information about the events of November 3, 2016, please come forward and share what you know.