Mitchell Maya Morales, 20, of Boyle Heights was shot on the evening of December 8, 2015 after stepping outside to run errands. He was struck by gunfire, managed to run about 300 feet, then collapsed on Cornwell Street. Residents found him and he was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead in the early hours of December 9.

The LAPD Hollenbeck Division described the motive as unclear and detectives were seeking leads. The City Council approved a $50,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction. Friends and family said Morales was an ambitious, hardworking barber preparing to take the state exam to open his own shop and was remembered as peaceful and devoted to his family.

The case remained unsolved as detectives continued to seek information. If anyone knew Mitchell, saw activity near Cornwell Street that night, or has information that could help, please share what is known with investigators.