Pedro Gomez was 37 when he was shot and killed in the evening of February 14, 2014, in Downey, California. The Los Angeles County coroner’s report lists multiple gunshot wounds as the cause of death and classifies the manner as homicide. Downey police found Gomez unresponsive at the scene; despite attempts to revive him he was pronounced dead shortly after their arrival.

Investigators say Gomez was involved in an altercation with an unknown individual shortly before the shooting. Witnesses at the scene provided information that helped piece together events, and several suspects were questioned. Eventually a suspect was arrested and charged with first-degree murder and firearm possession; the prosecution presented forensic evidence and witness testimony and the case proceeded to trial, resulting in a conviction.

If anyone knew Gomez, saw him in Downey on February 14, 2014, or has information about the altercation that preceded the shooting, please come forward.