Manuel Meme Ruiz Jr., a 22-year-old Latino man, was shot to death on May 4, 2005, in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles. Coroner’s records list multiple gunshot wounds, indicating a targeted attack. The neighborhood is described as one that struggles with gang violence, and investigators say a lack of witnesses willing to come forward has hindered the inquiry.

No significant arrests or publicly identified suspects have been announced, and legal proceedings related to the case have been minimal because of limited evidence and leads. The Los Angeles Police Department continues to seek information that might break the case.

If anyone knew Manuel, was in Boyle Heights that night, or has information about this shooting, please share what is known with investigators.