Joseph Rojas, a 36-year-old Latino man, was fatally shot just before 3:15 a.m. on March 24, 2025, near a church in the 11900 block of Dronfield Avenue at Vaughn Street in Pacoima. Paramedics performed CPR but he was pronounced dead at the scene; the Los Angeles County Office of Medical Examiner later confirmed his identity.

Authorities say multiple gunshots were heard after an argument broke out during a large viewing that had gathered nearby. The dispute moved into the street, where Rojas was struck multiple times. Witnesses reported the suspect or suspects fled before police arrived, leaving investigators with limited immediate leads.

The LAPD Valley Bureau Homicide Division, led by Detective Sadeh, is handling the investigation and has not released suspect information or announced any arrests. Police have issued a public plea for information and asked that tips be submitted to the LAPD or anonymously to Crime Stoppers. If anyone was at that viewing or witnessed the shooting, can you share what you saw or heard?