Justin Vaesna Uy, an 18-year-old from Carson, California, tragically lost his life after being shot on April 12, 2016. Uy, a star volleyball player at Carson High School, was found with multiple gunshot wounds at the corner of East 228th Street and Dolores Street. He had left his house to meet a friend near his home, but when the friend arrived around 12:20 a.m., he discovered Uy lying on the sidewalk. Uy was immediately taken to a hospital in critical condition and was placed on life support.
Despite the medical efforts, he was pronounced dead eight days later on April 20, 2016.
The investigation into Uy's death revealed that he had no gang affiliations or criminal history, and there was no indication that he was involved in any illicit activities. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, led by Lt. Joe Mendoza, stated that there were no witnesses or information about the motive behind the shooting. This lack of leads has made it challenging for investigators to make progress in the case. The Carson City Council approved a $20,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the shooting, hoping to encourage anyone with information to come forward.
Uy was a well-regarded student and athlete, known for his involvement in school and community activities. His death shocked and saddened the community, prompting calls for justice and an end to such senseless violence. Despite the reward and public appeals, no arrests have been made, and the case remains unsolved. The authorities continue to urge anyone with information to contact the sheriff’s Homicide Bureau or Crime Stoppers to help bring closure to Uy's family and friends.
