Jose Carlos Ortiz-Guzman, a 43-year-old Latino man, was fatally shot in Compton, California on February 7, 2002. Homicide detectives say the case remains under investigation and that no arrests have been announced.

Police have been asking the public for information and describe the investigation as ongoing; the circumstances of the shooting have not been fully resolved. Ortiz-Guzman’s death prompted public sorrow and appeals for community cooperation as detectives continue to seek leads.

Anyone who knew Ortiz-Guzman or has information about the February 7 shooting in Compton is urged to come forward.