Enrique Lopez, 31, was shot and killed in the 300 block of East 17th Street in Long Beach, California, on May 26, 2014. Officers responded after a call about a male yelling for help and found Lopez with multiple gunshot wounds; he died despite emergency treatment.

The shooting occurred amid a period of heightened gang-related violence in parts of Long Beach. The neighborhood where Lopez was found had seen increased gang activity and a number of similar deadly incidents, and investigators said tensions among local gangs often spilled over into fatal altercations.

The Long Beach Police Department continued to investigate Lopez’s death and urged anyone with information to come forward. The inquiry faced familiar obstacles for gang-related cases, including a reluctance by community members to provide information for fear of retaliation.

If anyone knew Enrique, witnessed the shooting, or has information that could assist the investigation, please contact the Long Beach Police Department.