Rene Sandoval was a 22-year-old Latino who died after being shot in Paramount, California. He was initially shot on August 29, 2009, in the 6800 block of San Rafael Street and was hospitalized on life support. Coroner officials say one of the two gunshot wounds struck his head; he died at 7:22 p.m. four days later on September 2, 2009.

Initial reports provided no clear account of what led to the shooting, and no suspects or motives were named in those early stages. Law enforcement investigators were working the case and seeking witnesses, but the earliest coverage left many questions unanswered about who was responsible and why.

If anyone knew Rene, saw activity around San Rafael Street in late August 2009, or has information about the shooting, please come forward to assist the investigation.