Hashim Halik Keaton, 24 and living in Los Angeles, was shot and killed on October 14, 2006, in the Adams-Normandie neighborhood, according to Los Angeles County coroner’s records. The coroner and police classified the death as a homicide; Keaton suffered multiple gunshot wounds, which investigators described as indicating a targeted attack.

Early investigative work was hampered by a lack of eyewitnesses and few concrete leads, and officials said community reluctance to come forward complicated the inquiry. Detectives continued to pursue tips and leads as the case developed and announced a suspect had been identified and charged with first-degree murder. Court proceedings were under way, with the prosecution presenting evidence linking the accused to the scene and the weapon while the defense raised alternative possibilities.

If anyone who knew Hashim, was in Adams-Normandie on October 14, 2006, or has information about the shooting, please come forward to assist investigators.