Derrick Donnell Williams, a 21-year-old resident of Los Angeles, California, was fatally shot in East Hollywood on December 20, 2001. The Los Angeles County coroner’s records list his death as a gunshot fatality; it occurred on a Thursday and was officially recorded the following day.

Investigators reportedly gathered evidence, interviewed witnesses and followed leads, but the account notes challenges common to such cases, including witness reluctance and difficulty obtaining evidence.

If anyone knew Derrick, was in East Hollywood that day, or has information that could help, please come forward.