Steven Guzman was 21 when he was shot the night of December 1, 2009, in the 16600 block of Eureka Avenue in Paramount, California. Coroner’s officials say the shooting happened at a residence about 10 p.m.; Guzman was taken to a hospital and pronounced dead shortly after 1 a.m. on December 2, 2009.

Investigators reported Guzman was a member of the T-Flats gang and was standing on the sidewalk with another gang member, Fernando Hernandez, when the shooting occurred. Reports describe the incident as gang-related, but details about suspects and a precise motive remained unclear. Witness reluctance to come forward because of fear of retaliation was reported as a major obstacle to the investigation, and no arrests or major breakthroughs were reported.

Does anyone have information about that night or knew Steven and his movements in Paramount that could help bring clarity to what happened?