Brian Garcia, 25, was fatally shot in Gerdes Park in Norwalk on June 9, 2024. Deputies arrived about 12:48 a.m. after reports of a shooting and paramedics pronounced him dead at 1:11 a.m. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner‑Coroner ruled the death a homicide from a gunshot wound to the neck.

Witnesses reported a suspect fleeing in a white vehicle and armed with a black handgun, but as of December 26, 2024 no arrests had been announced and the suspect or suspects remain unidentified. At the time of the incident authorities had not released Garcia’s city of residence.

Family members said Garcia was a father to two young daughters, aged six and one; a GoFundMe was organized to assist with funeral expenses and community members left remembrances on the Gun Violence Memorial. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s homicide unit at 323-890-5500 or Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477.

If readers knew Brian or saw activity in Gerdes Park around midnight on June 9, can you share what you remember?