Luis Manuel Ayala was a 22-year-old Latino man who was fatally shot in the early hours of July 4, 2004, in Paramount, California. The Los Angeles County coroner’s records list the cause of death as a gunshot wound. Reports describe the shooting as a targeted attack, though the precise motive has not been established.

Investigators pursued leads over the years but faced challenges including a lack of eyewitnesses and limited physical evidence.

The investigation remains open. If anyone knew Luis Manuel Ayala, saw activity in Paramount around July 4, 2004, or has information related to this shooting, please come forward.