Lawrence Fobes King, known as Larry King, was a 15-year-old student at E.O. Green Junior High School in Oxnard, California. On February 12, 2008, he was shot twice in the head by a fellow student, 14-year-old Brandon McInerney, while in a classroom. Larry was kept on life support for two days and pronounced brain-dead on February 14, 2008.

Reports say the attack was motivated by Larry’s gender expression and sexual identity; he was openly gay and frequently wore feminine clothing and makeup. McInerney was arrested and charged with first-degree murder with a hate crime enhancement and firearm use. His initial trial in Chatsworth began July 5, 2011, and ended in a mistrial September 1, 2011. Prosecutors later dropped the hate crime enhancement; on November 21, 2011, McInerney pleaded guilty to second-degree murder, voluntary manslaughter, and firearm use and was sentenced to 21 years in prison without parole.

The killing drew major media attention and renewed debate about bullying, gun violence, and protections for LGBTQ+ and gender-nonconforming students in schools. If anyone knew Larry or was at E.O. Green in 2008 and can add context about his life or school climate, please share.