Okpara Khamisi Wright, 19, was found with multiple gunshot wounds on Mary Avenue and East 87th Place in the Florence-Firestone neighborhood of Los Angeles County on April 23, 2016. Deputies responded to reports of gunfire about 9:28 p.m.; Wright was discovered in the street and was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital at 9:59 p.m. Authorities reported no immediate leads or suspect information and were working only from reports of gunfire.

A memorial at the scene included candles, posters and stuffed animals; a large Smurf doll with a dark blue bandana was left among the tributes. Wright’s family declined to speak publicly. His father, also named Okpara Khamisi Wright, had been fatally shot in Long Beach in 2009; that earlier case resulted in a conviction of Enrique Sanchez and a 90 years to life sentence, while charges against another suspect were dismissed.

Investigators said the shooting is suspected to be gang-related but provided no concrete evidence, and witness reluctance has hindered progress. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau. Has anyone in the Florence-Firestone area seen or heard anything that could help this investigation?