Larry Howell, a 20-year-old male, was murdered on August 7, 2005, in Rialto, California. The incident took place at his residence on Bloomington Avenue, where he was confronted by members of the "Dogz Party Crew." During the confrontation, Howell was shot to death. After the shooting, the suspects attempted to destroy evidence by setting the house on fire using Molotov cocktails before fleeing the scene. The case remains unsolved, and it has been classified as a cold case by the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department.
The murder of Larry Howell is just one of the numerous unresolved homicides in the region, which have proven challenging to investigate due to a variety of factors such as gang-related activities and the difficulty of gathering sufficient evidence or identifying reliable witnesses. The authorities have made appeals to the public for information, encouraging those with any knowledge about the case to contact the Sheriff’s Homicide Detail or provide anonymous tips to WeTip. Despite the passage of time, local law enforcement continues to hope for new leads that could bring some resolution to the case and provide justice for Howell's family.
