Juan Guillermo Perez was 15 when he was shot and killed on July 8, 2004, in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles. The Los Angeles County coroner’s records list the death as a shooting. The neighborhood where it happened is described as one that has struggled with gang violence and crime.

The LAPD opened an investigation and conducted interviews and evidence collection, but the case has been hampered by a lack of witnesses willing to come forward. Over the years there have been various leads and suspects, yet none have produced a conclusive arrest or conviction. Detectives continue to seek new information to advance the investigation.

Juan’s death remains an unresolved homicide that deeply affected his family and community. If anyone has information that could help bring justice for Juan, please come forward to the LAPD.