Walter Martinez Jr, a 23-year-old Latino man, was shot and killed on September 16, 2016, on Heliotrope Drive near the 101 Freeway and Melrose Avenue in East Hollywood, Los Angeles. The shooting happened shortly before 8 p.m. at a gathering; another person also died and two others were wounded. Martinez died at the scene.

Investigators treated the incident as possibly gang-related and said the shooter approached the group and opened fire. The Los Angeles Police Department canvassed the area, interviewed witnesses and reviewed surveillance footage, but reported that no arrests had been made. Detectives faced witness reluctance stemming from fear of retaliation.

Martinez’s family and friends continue to seek answers. If anyone has information about that night or the people involved, please come forward to assist the investigation.