Arnold Mendez was 33 and a Norwalk, California resident who was shot on June 18, 2016 and died two days later at 4:24 p.m. He was walking north from his home on Claressa Avenue at about 11:30 p.m. when a dark-colored, four-door vehicle approached from behind. Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Lt. Eddie Hernandez reported the car contained several Latino individuals, at least two of whom opened fire, striking Mendez in the head. He was taken to St. Francis Medical Center and later died of his wounds.

Investigators have described the shooting as likely gang-related. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Bureau handled the case and asked the public for information, providing contact numbers and Crime Stoppers tips. No arrests or suspects have been publicly identified and the case remains unsolved. If anyone knew Arnold or has information about the shooting, please contact the Homicide Bureau with any leads.