Javier Resendiz Jr., a 27-year-old Latino man, was shot and killed on January 3, 2015, near the 600 block of North Alexandria Avenue in East Hollywood, Los Angeles. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner determined the cause of death was gunshot wounds. The area where he was killed is known for gang activity, and Resendiz was reported to be a member of the Temple Street gang; his presence in rival territory was noted as a possible factor in the killing.

Investigators described a difficult probe hampered by a lack of witnesses willing to come forward and a broader atmosphere of fear and mistrust in the neighborhood. LAPD conducted interviews and collected evidence but there were no arrests immediately after the shooting and the case remained open. Community groups responded with local efforts aimed at reducing gang violence and supporting at-risk youth.

Does anyone who knew Javier or who was in the area that night have information that could help the investigation?