Brian Balderrama was 15 when he was shot and killed in Long Beach on June 27, 2010. The shooting happened about 6:25 a.m. in the 1400 block of Gaviota Avenue. He was struck multiple times, taken to a hospital, and later died of his wounds.

Police described the homicide as potentially gang-related and said Balderrama was known to be associated with gang activity. He had attended Millikan High School until January 2009, and his whereabouts after that point were unclear. His death was one of several shootings of teenagers in Long Beach at that time; the Long Beach Police Department increased patrols in high-risk areas to gather information and try to improve security, but gaining cooperation from witnesses and the risk of retaliatory violence complicated efforts.

If anyone knew Brian, his activities, or saw anything in the 1400 block of Gaviota Avenue that morning, please share what you know.