Angel Ortiz Serrano, a 17-year-old Hispanic male, was fatally shot in Seattle, Washington, on April 4, 2022. The King County Medical Examiner’s Office ruled the death a homicide. The shooting occurred during an altercation in a neighborhood described as having high crime rates.

Seattle Police say surveillance footage and public tips helped identify several individuals as suspects, but no arrests have been made and those responsible remain at large. Investigators report difficulty moving the case forward because few witnesses have been willing to come forward.

Angel, known to some as Lil Angel, was remembered by family and friends as goofy, sweet, and joyous, with a contagious laugh and a constant smile. Vigils and rallies have been held in his memory as the community presses for action on gun violence.

If anyone has information about the shooting or the suspects, please contact the Seattle Police Department.