Andrea Vasquez, 19, of Whittier, California, was killed after an armed assailant opened fire while she and her boyfriend were parked in a secluded area of Penn Park on August 20, 2023. Her boyfriend fled and later returned to find blood near the car and Vasquez missing. The Whittier Police Department began an immediate investigation and on August 21 authorities found her body in a remote area of Moreno Valley, about 50 miles east of Whittier.

On August 21, police arrested 20-year-old Gabriel Esparza of Whittier and charged him with murder, kidnapping, and attempted murder. A firearm and a vehicle believed linked to the crime were seized, and Esparza was held without bail. Prosecutors announced he would face charges that could carry life without parole. Motive remained under investigation.

Vigils and memorials were held as the community mourned. Does anyone who was at Penn Park on August 20 or who knew Andrea have information that could help investigators?