James Gregory Jackson, 30, was fatally shot on August 26, 2015, while standing outside in the 3100 block of Canfield Avenue in the Palms neighborhood of West Los Angeles. The shooting happened about 8:30 p.m.; paramedics from the Los Angeles Fire Department treated him but he was pronounced dead at 1:15 a.m. the next day.

Investigators from the LAPD West Bureau Homicide described the attack as appearing targeted, but motive remained unclear and no suspects had been identified. Detectives reviewed surveillance footage, conducted interviews, and followed public tips, but the case stalled due to a lack of eyewitnesses and concrete leads. Jackson’s family and community were left devastated by the unresolved killing.

If anyone saw activity around Canfield Avenue that evening or has information about Jackson, please contact the LAPD West Bureau Homicide.