Javier Reyes, a 39-year-old Latino man, was fatally shot on June 26, 2005, in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles. The Los Angeles County coroner’s records list his death as a homicide by gunshot. The shooting occurred on a Sunday and is described as part of the gun violence affecting parts of the city at that time.

Law enforcement opened an investigation and identified and questioned several suspects, but no immediate arrests or charges were filed. The inquiry encountered obstacles including reluctance of witnesses to come forward and the complications of possible gang-related violence. Detectives have kept the investigation active and sought additional leads and community cooperation.

Anyone who knew Javier, witnessed the shooting, or has information that could help this investigation is asked to come forward.