On June 2, 2024, at about 7:30 p.m., 28-year-old Armando Islas Jr. was fatally shot near the Southwest Rio Vista YMCA in Maywood, California. Deputies from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department found Islas Jr. in the 4800 block of East 58th Street, west of the Los Angeles River, with multiple gunshot wounds; he was pronounced dead at the scene. The LA County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner identified him and ruled the manner of death homicide due to multiple gunshot wounds.

Family members have set up a GoFundMe to cover funeral expenses and described Armando as a cherished son and brother who liked building BMX bikes and skateboards from scratch. Authorities have not released information on suspects or arrests and say the motive remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the LASD homicide unit at 323-890-5500 or Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477.

Did anyone in the community know Armando or see anything that night that could help investigators?