Kaitlyn Avila was 3 years old when she was shot and killed on September 24, 2006, in the 4500 block of Pinafore Street in the Baldwin Hills/Crenshaw area of Los Angeles. She was exiting a car with her father and sister when she was struck multiple times by gunfire. The attack was described as targeted; assailants shouted gang slogans before opening fire.

Prosecutors said the shooters chased Kaitlyn’s father, Cesar Avila, fired at him, then returned to the vehicle and shot Kaitlyn. Two men arrested and later convicted in the case were Jonathan Banks and Laron Lee Larrimore. Banks, 20 at the time of the crime, was sentenced to 75 years to life for first-degree murder and attempted murder. Larrimore, 29, received 72 years to life for second-degree murder and attempted murder.

The case underlined the toll of gang violence on bystanders and the family’s loss. If anyone knew Kaitlyn or witnessed the shooting, or has additional information about that night, please share what is known.