Arnold Mendez was 33 and a Norwalk, California resident when he was shot on June 18, 2016. He was walking north on Claressa Avenue around 11:30 p.m. when a dark-colored, four-door vehicle approached from behind. At least two occupants, described as Latino, opened fire and Mendez suffered a gunshot wound to the head. He was taken to St. Francis Medical Center and pronounced dead at 4:24 p.m. on June 20, 2016.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department opened a homicide investigation and said the shooting was suspected to be gang-related. Investigators asked the public to help identify the suspects and to submit tips to the Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau or Crime Stoppers. No arrests or identified suspects have been reported in connection with Mendez’s killing.

If anyone has information about that night, the vehicle, or those involved, please contact the Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau or Crime Stoppers.