Leon Max Velasquez was 21 when he was found dead inside a vehicle on the 1900 block of Cindysue Street in Las Vegas on February 12, 2016. Police responded to a call at about 11:45 p.m. and discovered Velasquez with multiple gunshot wounds; he was pronounced dead at the scene. The Clark County coroner later ruled his death a homicide, listing gunshot wounds to the head and torso.

Investigators say Velasquez had been in the car with his assailant at the time of the shooting. The suspect was described as a Black male about 18 to 20 years old, wearing a red hoodie and tan shorts, with his hair in braids; he fled the scene. Authorities appealed for the public’s help but did not immediately release a motive or further circumstances surrounding the shooting. No public announcement of an arrest has been made.

If anyone knew Leon, saw activity around Cindysue Street that night, or has information about the person described, please come forward.