Alex Antonio Melendez, a 28-year-old Latino, was shot and later died after a confrontation on March 24, 2016, in the 1200 block of Menlo Avenue in the Pico-Union neighborhood of Los Angeles. The shooting happened around 10:30 p.m. after Melendez drove to the location in a gray pickup truck; others arrived in a red pickup truck. He was taken to a hospital and pronounced dead at 5:40 a.m. on March 24.

Investigators have said the shooting may have involved an act of self-defense. The suspect was interviewed and reportedly cooperating while detectives worked to determine whether the suspect and his group were defending themselves during the confrontation. No arrests had been announced and the case remained under investigation; police asked the public for additional information.

If anyone has information about what happened that night, contact West Bureau homicide detectives.