Julian Elijah Boston, a 24-year-old man, was tragically killed on November 24, 2017, in the Westmont area of South Los Angeles. According to reports, Boston was sitting alone in his cousin's car, which was parked in an alley behind his aunt's house on West 104th Street. Around 2:50 p.m., another car with three individuals drove down the alley, and someone inside the vehicle opened fire, striking Boston multiple times. He was rushed to the hospital but was pronounced dead at 4:55 p.m.
The cause of death was determined to be a gunshot wound to the head.
Boston's mother, Pilar Peynado, who resides in Providence, Nevada, mentioned that she had been on the phone with her son just 20 minutes before the shooting. Boston was a father of three young children and had moved to Los Angeles in search of better job opportunities and to spend more time with his kids. Despite the violent nature of his death, investigators have stated that Boston was not involved in gang activities. He had grown up in the Apple Valley area near Victorville and had been staying with his aunt for a few months prior to his death.
The investigation into Boston's murder has been challenging for authorities. Detectives suspect that the shooters may have gang affiliations, although Boston himself did not. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department has been actively seeking witnesses to the shooting to gather more information. They have urged anyone with information to contact the sheriff's Homicide Bureau or Crime Stoppers to provide anonymous tips.
As of now, there have been no arrests or identified suspects in connection with Boston's murder. The case remains open, and law enforcement continues to pursue leads to bring justice for Julian Elijah Boston and his family. The community and Boston's loved ones are hopeful that someone will come forward with crucial information that could help solve this case.
