Lamar Thomas, 39, of Los Angeles was shot on September 2, 2015 in the 4700 block of South Avalon Boulevard in the South Park neighborhood while attending a funeral. Members of a rival gang reportedly approached his group and an exchange of gunfire followed; Thomas was struck and taken to a hospital, where he died four days later on September 6, 2015.

The Los Angeles Police Department opened an investigation. Detective Richard Arciniega said the gunmen fled east on East 47th Street after the shooting. Despite investigative efforts, suspects remained at large and the LAPD encouraged anyone with information to contact authorities or Crime Stoppers anonymously.

Thomas, also known as Big Lotto, was remembered by his family as a loving father who had been trying to turn his life around. The case remains open; anyone with information that could help bring those responsible to justice is asked to come forward.