Reggie Isiah Heard, 22, was fatally shot in Compton, California, on August 14, 2014, according to Los Angeles County coroner records. Family and friends remembered him as a determined, humble young man with a bright future; his death had a deep impact on his community.

Investigators described the killing as a deliberate, premeditated act. The case proceeded to trial and a jury found the defendants guilty of willful, deliberate, and premeditated murder. The jury also found that each defendant personally and intentionally discharged a firearm, causing great bodily injury and death to Reggie.

Reggie’s loss remains a tragedy for those who knew him. If anyone has memories of Reggie or information about the case, please share what you know.