On the night of July 19, 2023, at about 11:20 p.m., 16-year-old Thomas Kornswiet was shot multiple times at Petit Park, part of the Granada Hills Recreation Center in Los Angeles, and was pronounced dead at the scene. A two-year-old child at the playground was also struck in the torso and taken to a nearby hospital in stable condition.

Investigators have said the shooting may be gang-related, but no definitive motive has been released. The family has sought community support via a GoFundMe for funeral costs and held a car wash fundraiser at North Hills Baptist Church on August 5, 2023.

Residents have expressed concern about safety near the park and authorities report increased patrols while they seek leads. If anyone has information about what happened that night, please contact the LAPD Operation Valley Bureau at 818-374-9550 or Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477.