On the night of July 27, 2025, 34-year-old George Victoriano stopped at the 7-Eleven on the 15800 block of Prairie Avenue in Lawndale after finishing a plumbing job. A verbal exchange with another customer escalated into a physical altercation and the other man produced a gun; Victoriano was struck by a single shot to the chest and collapsed near the back of the store. First responders arrived within minutes around 8 p.m., but he was pronounced dead at the scene. Los Angeles County Medical Examiner records identify him as Jorge ‘‘George’’ Victoriano Regino and list the manner of death as homicide from a gunshot wound to the chest.

Detectives canvassed the store and nearby area for surveillance footage and witnesses; witnesses reported the shooter fled to a vehicle in an alley behind the store and drove away, and others saw two men running from the scene. No arrests had been announced and investigators asked the public for tips. He is described by family as a father of four; mourners held a vigil and a fundraiser was started to support the family.

If anyone saw what happened at the Lawndale 7-Eleven or has information about who fled in the alley, please come forward.