James Gregory Jackson was 30 when he was shot and killed in West Los Angeles on August 27, 2015. The shooting occurred around 8:30 p.m. in the 3100 block of Canfield Avenue in the Palms neighborhood. LAPD officers found Jackson with gunshot wounds after a shooting call; Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics transported him to a hospital where he was pronounced dead at 1:15 a.m. the next day.

At the time investigators released details, authorities said Jackson had been standing outside when he was shot. Motive and suspects were not known and no arrests had been made; West Bureau Homicide handled the investigation and appealed for public leads. The case remained open, and his family stressed their shock and desire for answers.

If anyone knew James, saw activity on Canfield Avenue that evening, or has information that could help, please share what you know.