Jonathan Romero Hernandez, an 18-year-old Latino, was shot and killed on December 23, 2010, in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles. The shooting happened about 2:10 p.m. on the 1400 block of Cesar Chavez Avenue. Patrol officers responding to gunfire found Hernandez on the sidewalk with multiple gunshot wounds; he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigators determined Hernandez had no gang affiliation and was mistakenly identified by his assailants as a gang member. Two suspects were quickly arrested: Jimmy Padilla, 18, and Felix Lopez, 26, both described as documented gang members. Police say one suspect discarded a handgun onto the roof of San Antonio De Padua church during the pursuit before both were taken into custody and charged in connection with the killing.

Anyone who knew Jonathan or who has information about what happened that afternoon is asked to come forward.