Francisco Guadalupe Garcia, a 21-year-old Latino, was shot and killed on November 9, 2014, in the 13200 block of Dronfield Avenue in Sylmar, Los Angeles. The coroner’s records place the attack shortly before 2 a.m.; police said Garcia was leaving a party and standing on the sidewalk when two cars pulled up. A Latino man exited a dark-colored SUV, smashed a beer bottle, yelled at Garcia, then went to a white sedan, retrieved a gun and began shooting. Garcia was pronounced dead at the scene at 1:30 a.m. Authorities described the killing as stemming from a simmering dispute.

Police arrested 18-year-old Latino Vincent Anthony Estrada two days later on suspicion of murder. He was charged with murder, attempted murder and discharge of a firearm; prosecutors also alleged the crimes were committed for the benefit of a criminal street gang. Estrada pleaded not guilty on November 13, 2014, and was scheduled for further court appearance on December 18, 2014. Investigators asked the public for help as they pursued leads in what was described as gang-related violence in the area.

If anyone has information about Garcia, the events that night, or the vehicles involved, please come forward.