Darnell Blow was 21 when he was shot and killed in the early hours of October 4, 2015, in the 500 block of West Colden Avenue in the Vermont Vista neighborhood of Los Angeles. Coroner’s records say he was standing in front of a home when shots rang out; he was taken to a hospital and pronounced dead at 1:24 a.m. Video obtained by investigators shows Blow collapsing but did not reveal who fired the shots or whether the shooter was on foot or in a vehicle.

The LAPD’s Criminal Gang Homicide Division is investigating and has asked witnesses to come forward; there have been no arrests or identified suspects. The loss has had a deep impact on the family and community. If anyone saw or has information about what happened around West Colden Avenue that morning, please contact the LAPD or submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers.