Marquise Lawrence, 26, was shot and killed March 18, 2015, while driving east on Johnson Avenue in Compton around 5 p.m. Witnesses and investigators say gunfire came from a dark-colored SUV at South Willowbrook Avenue, and Lawrence’s vehicle rolled into the cement barriers for the Blue Line railroad tracks. He was taken to hospital and pronounced dead at 5:37 p.m.

Investigators believe the shooting was a case of mistaken identity and say Lawrence was not involved in gang activity. He worked two jobs and was taking classes at El Camino College to become a firefighter; he left behind a girlfriend and a 7-month-old daughter. A 19-year-old Compton man was arrested and charged with murder in 2017; he was 17 at the time of the shooting and was already awaiting burglary trial. Authorities say the arrest grew from interviews and investigation rather than a single tip, and they remained uncertain whether others were involved.

If anyone knew Marquise or has information about the shooting, please come forward.