Ruben Edward Gomez, 20, was shot and killed in Norwalk, California, on July 4, 2016. He was standing with four friends on the 13000 block of Elmcroft Avenue around 11:29 p.m. when a dark-colored SUV approached, occupants shouted something, then opened fire. Gomez was struck and pronounced dead at the scene; two friends suffered nonfatal gunshot wounds to an arm and a leg and were taken to hospitals.

Investigators say words exchanged from the SUV indicate Gomez was the intended target. Multiple firearms of different calibers were used, and detectives believe a third person may have been driving the vehicle. Despite witnesses, no detailed descriptions of the shooters have been reported and no arrests have been made. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Bureau continues to seek leads and is urging anyone with information to contact them or submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers.

If anyone witnessed the shooting or has information about the dark-colored SUV or its occupants, please come forward.