Lawrence Jesus Castillo was 22 when he was shot to death on October 25, 2005, in Wilmington, Los Angeles. Coroner’s records list the manner of death as homicide; Castillo was shot multiple times, which investigators described as indicative of a targeted attack. No arrests or suspects have been publicly identified and the case remains unsolved.

The shooting took place in a neighborhood described as struggling with gang violence and crime. Investigators cite a lack of witnesses and community reluctance to come forward as major obstacles to the investigation. Castillo’s family has made public appeals and cooperated with police, but there have been no significant developments reported.

Anyone who knew Lawrence, was in Wilmington on October 25, 2005, or has information that might help investigators is asked to come forward.