Edward Franklin Grayson, a 28-year-old Black man, was shot and killed on August 15, 2014, near 4836 Colonia de Los Pinos in East Los Angeles. Emergency responders reached the scene but Grayson succumbed to his injuries; the death is recorded by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner as a homicide.

Described by family as responsible, mild, and respectful, Grayson had been a scholar, former athlete, tutor, and high school valedictorian who received awards including the Presidential Award.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is listed as continuing to seek information. If anyone knew Edward, was in the Colonia de Los Pinos area that day, or has tips that could help identify who was responsible, please come forward.