Luis Eduardo Perez was a 15-year-old Latino who was shot and killed on December 7, 2009, in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles. The shooting happened about 7:30 a.m. near a bus stop on the 2100 block of East Cesar E. Chavez Avenue. Perez was standing at the bus stop when an unknown assailant approached and fired multiple shots. He was taken to a nearby hospital and was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.

The Los Angeles Police Department classified the killing as gang-related. Investigators have faced obstacles, including a lack of witnesses willing to come forward because of fear of gang retaliation. No arrests were made immediately after the killing, and the case has remained open with detectives seeking leads. The family and community continue to seek closure and justice for Perez’s death.

If anyone knew Luis, saw something near that bus stop that morning, or has information about this killing, please share what you know with detectives.