Jacob Benavidez was 15 when he was shot and killed in Long Beach, California, on August 18, 2009. He was sitting on a stoop talking with a friend around 12:30 a.m. when a single gunman approached and fired multiple shots, striking him in the torso. The shooting was described as appearing to be targeted, though the specific motive is unclear.

Jacob’s death deeply affected his family and community. A vigil on August 20, 2009 showed his mother, Jennifer Benavidez, and his younger brother mourning together. The Long Beach Police Department has offered rewards and worked to identify those responsible, but no arrest has been made and the case remains unsolved.

If anyone knew Jacob or was in that neighborhood the night of August 18, 2009, please share information that might help this investigation.