Frank Daniel Perez, a 24-year-old Latino, was tragically shot and killed on July 15, 2018, in the Vermont Square neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. According to the Los Angeles County coroner’s records, the incident occurred shortly before 1:15 a.m. when officers from the Los Angeles Police Department’s Southwest Division responded to a call of a shooting. Upon arrival, they found Perez lying on the ground between the curb and a parked vehicle.
He had sustained gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene at 1:26 a.m.
Investigations revealed that moments before the shooting, Perez was seen crossing out rival gang graffiti on the wall of a nearby school. This act is believed to have provoked the fatal attack. Witnesses reported seeing a light-colored sedan fleeing the scene immediately after the shooting. Despite efforts by the police to gather more information, the case remains unsolved, and no arrests have been made in connection with Perez's death. The Los Angeles Police Department continues to seek information from the public to help solve this case.
The murder of Frank Daniel Perez highlights the ongoing issue of gang violence in Los Angeles. The act of crossing out rival gang graffiti is a known trigger for violent retaliation, and Perez's death underscores the dangerous consequences of such actions. The community and law enforcement agencies continue to grapple with the challenges of addressing gang-related violence and bringing perpetrators to justice.
In the years following Perez's death, his family and friends have expressed their grief and longing for justice. They have shared memories and messages of love and loss, hoping to keep his memory alive and to encourage anyone with information to come forward. The case remains open, and the LAPD urges anyone with information to contact detectives or Crime Stoppers to help bring closure to Perez's family and hold those responsible accountable.
