William Bill Shukuroff was an 18-year-old Latino male who was fatally shot in East Los Angeles on August 1, 2002, according to Los Angeles County coroner records. He was struck multiple times and died at the scene. The shooting took place in a neighborhood with a history of violence.

Detectives interviewed witnesses and collected evidence, but the investigation ran into problems when potential witnesses were reportedly reluctant to cooperate out of fear of retaliation. Law enforcement identified several persons of interest, but no one has been arrested or formally charged and the case eventually grew cold.

Shukuroff’s death has been mentioned in media coverage about unsolved homicides in East Los Angeles and prompted calls from community leaders for renewed attention. If anyone knew William, saw activity near his neighborhood on August 1, 2002, or has information that could help, please come forward.