Joel Reyes Pizarro, 37, was found dead on a Boyle Heights sidewalk on August 23, 2024. Firefighters responding to a report of a person down discovered his body about 6:15 a.m. at Marengo Street and Evergreen Avenue; he was pronounced dead at the scene. Initial reports mentioned multiple gunshot wounds and at least eight shell casings nearby, but the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner later ruled the cause of death to be multiple blunt-force injuries and classified the manner as homicide.

Authorities believe the incident occurred between 4 and 6 a.m. No arrests have been announced and the Los Angeles Police Department has not released information about suspects or a motive. The investigation remains ongoing and anyone with information is urged to contact investigators.

If anyone knew Joel or saw activity in the Marengo and Evergreen area that morning, can you share what you remember with investigators?