Richard Raul Sanchez, a 41-year-old Latino man from West Covina, California, was shot and killed on February 6, 2001. The shooting prompted a law enforcement investigation that included evidence collection and witness interviews.

Authorities pursued multiple leads and suspects over time and several legal proceedings followed, with examination of evidence and witness testimony. The case has faced challenges such as the need for corroborating evidence and reliable witnesses, but investigators and the community have continued seeking accountability for Sanchez’s death.