Reginald Burns Jr., 44, was killed on April 16, 2012, while sitting on a porch with friends in the 1100 block of West 45th Street in Los Angeles’ Vermont Square neighborhood. The Los Angeles County coroner’s records show the shooting happened at about 8:18 p.m. when an unknown assailant approached and fired multiple shots. Burns sustained a gunshot wound to his right thigh, was taken to a nearby hospital, and was pronounced dead at 8:51 p.m.

The Los Angeles Police Department’s Criminal Gang and Homicide Division handled the investigation and described the attack as unprovoked; the motive remains unclear. No arrests have been announced, and investigators report a lack of witnesses and concrete leads. Burns’ family and friends have held vigils and community meetings to publicize the case and press for information.

Did anyone see activity near West 45th Street on the evening of April 16, 2012, or have information that could help identify the shooter?