Raul Martinez, a 49-year-old Latino man, was shot and killed in the early hours of January 9, 2020, near 1916 E. 69th St. in the Florence-Firestone neighborhood of Los Angeles County. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner recorded the death as a shooting; despite efforts to save him, Martinez succumbed to his injuries.

Investigators treated the incident as a targeted shooting. In the months after the killing, detectives identified and questioned several suspects, made multiple arrests, and filed charges. The investigation uncovered links to local gang activity, and community leaders and law enforcement later collaborated on measures aimed at reducing gang violence in the area.

Martinez’s family remained active in the aftermath, attending court hearings, joining community meetings, and working with advocacy groups to press for justice and community safety. If anyone has information about Martinez, the shooting near 1916 E. 69th St., or the events of January 9, 2020, please come forward.