Angel Manuel Arroyo, a 22-year-old Latino man, was fatally shot on January 3, 2003, in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, according to Los Angeles County coroner records. The shooting and his death left his family and neighborhood reeling at the start of the year.

The Los Angeles Police Department opened an investigation but encountered limited cooperation from witnesses, which investigators said hindered progress. There were no immediate arrests or identified suspects, and the case remained open with detectives following leads. Over time the investigation produced little movement and the homicide stayed unresolved.

Few substantive legal developments have been reported because no suspects were identified or charged. If anyone knew Angel, witnessed the shooting, or has information that could help bring answers to his family, please come forward.