Jose Velasquez was an 18-year-old resident of Los Angeles who died of a gunshot wound to the head on May 21, 2023. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner ruled the death a homicide.

Family and friends describe Velasquez as a promising young man, and his death has had a deep impact on the local community.

If anyone has information that could help solve this homicide, please contact the Los Angeles Police Department.