Francisco Ponce was 17 when he was shot around 11 p.m. on January 22, 2011, near 49th Street and San Pedro Street in the South Park neighborhood of Los Angeles. He was taken to White Memorial Medical Center and died of a gunshot wound on January 23, 2011, according to Los Angeles County coroner records.

Investigators determined the shooting was a drive-by; the shooter was described as a Latino male driving a white sport utility vehicle. The LAPD has classified the incident as gang-related and notes Ponce was a documented gang member. Detective J. Benavides of the Newton Division handled the case and sought tips.

No arrests have been reported and the case remains unsolved. If anyone has information about the shooting or the vehicle and driver seen that night, please share what you know with investigators.