Salvador Avila Jr., 19, of Paramount, California, was shot and killed after midnight on June 24, 2007. Avila, a Compton high school graduate, was at a Tam’s restaurant on Alondra Boulevard with a friend who became involved in a physical fight with several Latino men. The friend was knocked unconscious; Avila tried to pull him away and get him to a car. While doing so Avila was shot multiple times and died at about 2 a.m. that Sunday.

Sheriff’s detectives Ray Lugo and Joe Ramirez identified Luis Rodriguez, 24, and Adrian Chavez, 27, as the primary suspects. Rodriguez was identified as the shooter, was charged in Avila’s murder, and was arrested a few days after a double murder in Paramount on July 28, 2007. Rodriguez, a documented gang member, was later convicted in Avila’s murder in 2008 and sentenced to 50 years to life.

If anyone knew Salvador, his movements that night, or has information about the altercation at the restaurant, please share what is known.