Victor Manuel Lizarraga, a 24-year-old Latino man, was found dead along the Los Angeles River in the Paramount area on July 26, 2005. Coroner’s records list multiple gunshot wounds as the cause of death; the incident was treated as a homicide and investigated by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.

The shooting happened in the early morning hours, and initial reports offered no clear suspects or motive. Investigators conducted interviews and followed leads, but the case faced major evidentiary challenges—few witnesses and limited concrete evidence hindered progress. Occasional updates were released, but no arrests or publicly identified suspects were reported.

Lizarraga’s family and the Paramount community have continued seeking answers. Does anyone have information about Victor’s last known movements or who might have been in the area that night?