Sergio Torres Jr., a 23-year-old Latino man, was fatally shot on Friday, October 12, 2001, in Paramount, California. The Los Angeles County coroner’s records list a gunshot as the cause of death. Authorities opened an investigation, but early reporting noted few details and investigators faced a lack of witnesses willing to come forward, which stalled progress and left key questions unanswered.

No arrests have been announced in connection with Sergio’s murder and the case remains open. A separate 2020 conviction of Arthur Torres for multiple crimes including first-degree murder under a felony-murder theory is not described as directly linked to Sergio’s death but is mentioned in relation to ongoing violence in the area. The family and community continue to seek answers and justice.

If anyone knew Sergio, was present in Paramount on October 12, 2001, or has information that could help investigators, please share what is known.