Lionel Edward Lee Whiteside was 19 and from Compton, California when he was killed in a shooting on November 9, 1995.

Investigators faced persistent challenges: witnesses were often unwilling to come forward, arrests were made over the years but none produced a definitive conviction, and some suspects were released because of insufficient evidence or lack of cooperation. Trials related to the case reportedly resulted in acquittals or mistrials in some instances. Whiteside’s family has been active in outreach and has pushed for information to help resolve the case.

What can anyone who knew Lionel or who has information about that night add to move this case forward?