Albert Lopez was 20 and a Los Angeles resident when he was found dead on July 25, 2005, in a neighborhood described as having high crime rates. Initial reports said he suffered multiple gunshot wounds and his death was classified as a homicide.

The LAPD conducted an extensive investigation: canvassing the area, interviewing witnesses, and collecting forensic evidence. Investigators faced a lack of immediate leads and witness reluctance to come forward, and several suspects were identified from circumstantial leads and informant tips but no one was linked to the crime with concrete evidence. No arrests were made in the immediate aftermath and the case remained open but unsolved.

Periodic reviews and new forensic techniques have been applied in later years, but there has been no judicial action tied to the murder. If anyone knew Albert, saw activity in that neighborhood on July 25, 2005, or has information that could help the LAPD, please come forward.