John Diosdado, 46, was shot to death shortly after midnight on June 15, 2023, on the 15000 block of Foothill Boulevard in Sylmar, California. Officers arrived after reports of gunfire and found him on the sidewalk with multiple gunshot wounds; paramedics pronounced him dead at the scene. Witnesses reported hearing about eight shots and saw a vehicle flee immediately afterward. Multiple shell casings were recovered, but investigators have not released suspect or vehicle descriptions and no arrests have been announced.

Born September 27, 1976, Diosdado was a father of three; funeral services were held at Mission Hills Catholic Mortuary and he was interred at San Fernando Mission Cemetery. The LAPD is asking anyone with information to call 877-LAPD-247. If anyone knew John, saw activity on Foothill Boulevard that night, or has tips that could help the investigation, please come forward.