Jonathan Michael Rojas, 34, was shot and killed on August 30, 2014, while taking out the trash in the 8000 block of Washington Avenue in Whittier, California. Police and coroner records say a car with two men and a juvenile pulled up, a man exited, confronted Rojas about gang affiliation, and — despite Rojas saying he was not in a gang — fired a revolver, striking him multiple times. Rojas was taken to a hospital and pronounced dead shortly after.

Investigators identified and arrested suspects within about 12 hours. Anthony Michael Delci, 30, was identified as the shooter and the murder weapon was recovered. Victor Marcus Arzate, 25, was identified as the driver. Both men were charged with one count of murder; Arzate was also charged as a felon in possession of a firearm. Both pleaded not guilty and faced additional allegations of gang enhancement and firearm use.

The shooting prompted community concern about gang activity in Whittier. Anyone who knew Jonathan or has information about the case is asked to come forward.