Deshawn Miles, 19, was killed in the early hours of July 17, 2014, outside a 7-Eleven on Sepulveda Boulevard at the Van Nuys/Panorama City border. He and 22-year-old Maron States were involved in a brief confrontation with two men that escalated when the men produced a gun and opened fire. Both Deshawn and Maron were pronounced dead at the scene; a third man in his 50s was wounded and survived.

Investigators identified 29-year-old Angel Santana, described as a gang member with only one eye, as a primary suspect. Santana was arrested at a North Hills motel on August 4, 2014, and booked on suspicion of murder on $1 million bail. Police continued to search for the second shooter and the Mission Homicide Unit asked anyone with information to come forward.

If anyone knew Deshawn or saw activity near that 7-Eleven on July 17, 2014, please share information with investigators.