Trayvon Earl Jeffers, 28, was shot multiple times and killed on June 6, 2009, in Frank G. Bonelli Park. The shooting happened about 6:20 p.m. in the 100 block of Puddingstone Drive; he was found on the north shore of the picnic area near the boat launch and was pronounced dead on arrival at a hospital at 7:04 p.m. According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Jeffers had gotten into an argument with a group of men at the boat launch before he was shot.

Jeffers worked as a counselor at Homeboy Industries and was remembered by those who knew him for his efforts to change his life and help others do the same. The loss was described as significant by members of his community.

If anyone was at Bonelli Park that evening or has information about the argument or the shooting, please share what is known.