Darian Anthony Lytle, 23, of Paramount, California, was shot and killed on July 4, 2014. He had been visiting a friend at an apartment complex in the 7200 block of Petrol Street and stepped outside around 10 p.m. to retrieve something from his car. An unknown gunman confronted him, asked where he was from, then opened fire. Lytle was pronounced dead at the scene at 10:46 p.m.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department handled the investigation. Detective Jeffrey Cochran said there was no indication Lytle knew his assailant, and the question about his origins suggested a gang-related motive. The shooter fled on foot and no immediate suspects were identified. The Homicide Bureau asked anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers; investigators reported a lack of witnesses willing to talk.

If anyone saw activity near the 7200 block of Petrol Street that night or has information about the shooting, please come forward.