Francisco Alfredo Tomas was 22 when he was fatally shot on February 27, 2009, on the 3300 block of East Olympic Boulevard in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles. Tomas was walking with two friends around 10:45 p.m. when two men asked about their gang affiliations and then opened fire. Tomas was struck in the chest and died; his companions suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

The shooting was described as appearing gang-related. The Los Angeles Police Department investigated and appealed to the public for information, but the case stalled as witnesses were reluctant to cooperate out of fear of retaliation. Over time no significant breakthroughs or arrests were reported and the case grew cold.

Family and friends held vigils and community events to remember Tomas and to call attention to gang violence in the area. If anyone has information that could help bring justice for Francisco Alfredo Tomas, please come forward to the Los Angeles Police Department.