Pascual Guarchaj Lopez, 23, was shot and killed in the early hours of February 12, 2023, near Lucas Avenue and Ingraham Street in the Westlake neighborhood of Los Angeles. Officers found Lopez on a sidewalk with a gunshot wound to the chest; he was pronounced dead at the scene and the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner ruled the death a homicide by gunshot wound to the chest.

Witnesses told police that Lopez and the suspect had been walking together when the suspect suddenly produced a firearm, shot Lopez once, and fled. A memorial page has been created where friends and family have shared condolences and lit candles.

Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact the Los Angeles Police Department or submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers.