Jesus Cerna was a 17-year-old Latino male who was shot and killed on July 1, 2002, in East Hollywood, Los Angeles. Coroner’s records list the cause of death as a gunshot wound.

Authorities investigated the shooting but announced no immediate arrests or suspects. Reports say investigators faced a lack of witnesses and limited evidence, and the case has remained unresolved as it went cold. The death added to the community’s toll of young lives lost to gun violence.

Anyone who knew Jesus, saw activity in East Hollywood around July 1, 2002, or has information that could help the investigation is asked to come forward.