Ademio Morales, a 43-year-old Latino, was shot and killed on November 11, 2009, in the Boyle Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles. The shooting happened around 8:40 p.m. on the 1200 block of La Puerta Street. A neighbor heard a gunshot and saw Morales running; he collapsed after covering roughly the distance of two houses and was pronounced dead at 8:48 p.m.

Coroner’s records show Morales had no gang affiliations, and detectives did not believe the killing was gang-related. Investigators reported a white car was seen speeding away from the scene, but they were unsure whether that vehicle was connected to the shooting. No witnesses or suspects have been identified, and the investigation produced no significant leads.

The family and community continue to seek answers about who shot Morales. If anyone has information about the November 11, 2009 shooting or the white car seen leaving the area, please come forward.