Esteban Lerma Pule was a 31-year-old Latino man who was shot and killed on April 23, 2001, in East Hollywood, Los Angeles. The Los Angeles County coroner’s records list a gunshot as the cause of death. Initial reports provided few details about the circumstances or any motive for the attack.

The Los Angeles Police Department opened an investigation, but the case encountered challenges early on because there were no immediate leads. Over the years there have been no significant updates naming arrests or identified suspects, and no court proceedings have been connected to the death.

Esteban’s family and the community continue to live with unanswered questions about what happened that day. If anyone has information that could help clarify the circumstances or identify those responsible, please come forward.