Christopher Lipsy, 46, of Los Angeles was fatally shot in Gramercy Park on July 4, 2014. Coroner’s records list multiple gunshot wounds as the cause of death. The shooting occurred on a Friday; family and the community marked the holiday with grief.

The Los Angeles Police Department has not announced any arrests or publicly identified suspects. Investigators say the case has produced leads and tips over the years but no breakthrough; the lack of witnesses and concrete evidence is cited as a major obstacle. The case remains an open homicide investigation.

Calls for increased police presence and greater community cooperation followed the killing, and advocates have referenced the case in discussions about gun violence and community safety. If anyone knew Christopher, was in Gramercy Park that day, or has information that could help, please come forward to investigators.