Jose Jorge Perez was 29 when he was shot and killed in East Hollywood, Los Angeles, on December 17, 2008. Coroner’s records note the shooting happened around 9:09 p.m., and he died shortly after the incident.

Details about the motive and the exact circumstances of the shooting are not provided. Investigators processed the scene, interviewed potential witnesses, and reviewed surveillance where available, but there were no immediate arrests or publicly identified suspects in the days after the killing. The case remained open as detectives followed leads and sought community tips, though no significant public update on arrests or prosecutions is available.

Anyone who knew Jose Jorge Perez or who has information about the shooting is asked to contact the Los Angeles Police Department.