Mariano Flores was 23 when he was shot and killed on June 28, 2015, in Los Angeles. The shooting happened about 8 a.m. in the 700 block of E. 80th Street in the Florence neighborhood while Flores and 41-year-old Arthur Merino were working on a vehicle in a driveway. An unidentified assailant approached and opened fire; both men were struck and pronounced dead at the scene. The gunman fled on foot.

The LAPD’s Criminal Gang Homicide Division handled the double homicide. Despite investigations and periodic follow-ups, no arrests have been reported and the case remains unsolved. Police urged anyone with information to come forward, offering anonymity through Crime Stoppers. Family and community members have held vigils and memorials for Flores and Merino.

If anyone saw activity in the 700 block of E. 80th Street that morning or has information about the shooter, please contact the LAPD or Crime Stoppers.