Marcel J. Leal, a 25-year-old Latino man, was shot to death in Avocado Heights, California, on January 7, 2007. Los Angeles County coroner records list the time of the shooting at about 12:54 a.m.; he was struck multiple times and later died of his wounds.

No arrests or suspects have been publicly identified in the case, and investigators say the absence of eyewitnesses and tangible evidence has hindered progress. The case remains open and the family continues to seek answers for what is described as a senseless killing.

If anyone has information about Marcel’s death or witnessed anything in Avocado Heights on the night of January 7, 2007, please come forward.