Miguel Padron was shot and killed on April 7, 2014, near Kittridge Street and Bakman Avenue in North Hollywood, Los Angeles. He was 52 and was walking in the area just before 1:00 a.m.; the coroner’s records show he was pronounced dead at the scene at 1:05 a.m. Padron, who was known in the community and was homeless, was referred to by neighbors as Cuba.

The Los Angeles Police Department’s North Hollywood Division handled the investigation. Despite public appeals for witnesses and anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers, no arrests have been announced and no suspects have been publicly identified. Detectives describe the case as unsolved and investigators continue to seek information.

If anyone knew Padron, saw activity near Kittridge and Bakman the night of April 7, 2014, or has information that could help, please contact North Hollywood homicide detectives or Crime Stoppers.