George Patino was 16 years old when he was fatally shot in East Hollywood, Los Angeles, on November 5, 2001. Coroner’s records list multiple gunshot wounds and the death was classified as a homicide.

Investigators reported difficulty moving the case early on because witnesses were reluctant to come forward, a factor that hampered evidence gathering in a neighborhood affected by gang activity and fear of retaliation.

At this point the case remains an open homicide investigation. If anyone knew George, saw him on November 5, 2001, or has information about the shooting, please come forward to the Los Angeles Police Department.