On December 9, 2024, at approximately 2:10 a.m., 22-year-old Brayan Francisco Medina Mejia was fatally shot in the 41100 block of 163rd Street East, near East Avenue N, in Lake Los Angeles, an unincorporated area near Lancaster, California. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department responded to the scene, where they found Medina Mejia suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest. Despite efforts to provide medical assistance, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner identified the victim as Brayan Medina Mejia. His age remains unknown.
As of December 28, 2024, there have been no reports of arrests or suspects identified in connection with this homicide. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department continues to investigate the incident. Authorities have urged anyone with information to contact homicide detectives at 323-890-5500 or Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477.
