Manuel Montez III, a 26-year-old Latino male, was fatally shot in Wilmington, Los Angeles, on November 21, 2001. The Los Angeles County coroner’s records list a gunshot as the cause of death, and the Los Angeles Police Department handled the investigation.

No arrests or suspects have been publicly identified, and the case remains unsolved. Family members and community advocates have periodically sought renewed attention to the investigation, while the shooting has been cited as an example of ongoing concerns about gun violence and public safety in the neighborhood.

If anyone knew Manuel, saw activity in Wilmington on or around November 21, 2001, or has information that could help the investigation, please come forward to the LAPD.