Jesus Rendon, a 36-year-old Latino, was shot and killed on November 30, 2011, in the Boyle Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles. Coroner’s records place the incident in the 2100 block of City View Avenue. Rendon and 31-year-old Art Gomez were standing outside a house shortly after midnight when five unknown men approached. A confrontation between the men and Gomez turned violent; both Gomez and Rendon were shot multiple times. Gomez was pronounced dead at the scene, and Rendon died later at County USC Medical Center.

The LAPD investigated the killings as gang-related but announced no immediate arrests or suspects. Investigators reported difficulties from a lack of willing witnesses and community fear of retaliation. The department encouraged anyone with information to contact Hollenbeck homicide detectives or Crime Stoppers.

The case remains a reminder of the toll of gang violence on families and neighborhoods. If anyone knew Jesus Rendon or Art Gomez, or has information about the shooting or the identities of the men involved, please contact Hollenbeck homicide detectives or Crime Stoppers.