Ronnek Evans, a 38-year-old Black woman, was shot and killed during a candlelight vigil in Watts, Los Angeles, in the early hours of May 31, 2026. The vigil was being held to honor another recent homicide victim. Shortly after 2:00 a.m., gunfire erupted; Evans was found with a gunshot wound to the head, taken to a nearby hospital and later pronounced dead. The Los Angeles County Coroner ruled the death a homicide.

The Los Angeles Police Department opened an investigation and asked the public for help identifying whoever was responsible. News reports at the time said authorities were searching for a suspect but did not provide a description. There have been no public announcements of an arrest, identified suspect, charges, or conviction.

If anyone attended the vigil or has information that could help identify the shooter, please share what you know with investigators.