Ruben Atilano Jr., a 20-year-old Latino man, was fatally shot on March 11, 2002, in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, according to Los Angeles County coroner records.

The Los Angeles Police Department opened an investigation, but progress was hampered by witness reluctance to come forward. No arrests or publicly identified suspects have been reported, and the case remained unresolved as investigations continued without new leads.

Ruben’s death is one of many unsolved shootings that community members cite when calling for efforts to address gun violence and gang-related crime. If anyone knew Ruben or has information about what happened that night, please come forward to assist the investigation.