Erik Sainz was 17 when he was shot and killed on December 19, 2014, in the 700 block of Millbury Avenue in West Puente Valley, California. He was standing in a driveway with several others when two people approached; one fired, striking Sainz in the upper torso. He was pronounced dead at the scene at 11:48 a.m. The shooter and an accomplice fled in a blue or green vehicle.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department handled the investigation and urged anyone with information to contact their Homicide Bureau or submit anonymous tips to Crime Stoppers. No arrests or publicly identified suspects have been reported, and the case remains unsolved. The killing has been noted alongside other violent deaths in the area, with debate around whether such crimes are gang-related.

If anyone knew Erik, saw activity in the 700 block of Millbury Avenue that morning, or has information that could help investigators, please come forward.