Brent Wills, 24, was shot and killed during a New Year’s Eve party early on January 1, 2024, in the 38700 block of 2nd Street East in Palmdale, California. Deputies from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department arrived about 6:25 a.m. and found Wills with multiple gunshot wounds; he was pronounced dead at the scene. The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner ruled the manner of death homicide by multiple gunshot wounds.

Witnesses said a New Year’s Eve party was underway at the residence when the shooting occurred. No arrests have been announced and authorities have not released information about suspects. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Bureau is investigating; anyone with information is asked to call 323-890-5500 or submit anonymous tips to Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477.

Did anyone at the party or nearby hear or see anything that could help investigators?