Richard Wayne Van Heyningen, 47, of Lakewood, California, was killed on March 31, 2015, after an altercation with his younger brother, Brandon Van Heyningen. The brothers argued earlier that morning at Brandon’s home; as Richard rode away on a bicycle near Hardwick Street and Fanwood Avenue, Brandon drove a pickup truck and intentionally rammed the bicycle. Richard fell, approached the driver’s side, and the confrontation escalated. Brandon exited the truck and fatally shot Richard with a handgun. The Los Angeles County coroner pronounced Richard dead at the scene.

Brandon was taken into custody immediately and was charged with murder on April 2, 2015, with a special allegation that he personally and intentionally discharged a firearm causing great bodily injury and death. Bail was set at $2 million. Family members, including their sister Shannon Van Heyningen, said the brothers had a history of conflicts; Shannon recounted prior threats and an incident in September when Brandon allegedly threatened both her and Richard at gunpoint, and the family had sought a restraining order.

Did anyone in the area witness the truck ramming the bicycle or the moments that followed near Hardwick and Fanwood?