Juan Carlos Ineguez was a 16-year-old Latino male who was fatally shot on March 4, 2001, in East Hollywood, Los Angeles. Coroner’s records list the cause of death as a gunshot wound. Reports describe the shooting as a targeted attack in a neighborhood with a history of violence.

Los Angeles Police Department detectives investigated, interviewing witnesses and collecting forensic evidence. Investigators identified several suspects and pursued gang-related activity as a possible motive. Arrests were made and the suspects were charged with murder; the case proceeded through a lengthy trial with testimony and forensic links presented by the prosecution and challenges from the defense. The trial ended in convictions for those involved.

Juan Carlos’s death underscores the toll of youth gun violence in the community. If anyone knew Juan Carlos or has information about the shooting, please come forward to share what you remember.