John Lesther Cervera, 35

John Cervera, a 35-year-old Latino, was shot and killed Saturday, Sept. 18, in the 6000 block of Makee Avenue in Florence-Firestone, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.

Cervera's family heard a gunshot then pounding on a rear house door about 2:44 a.m., said sheriff's homicide Det. Mark Lillienfeld , who is handling the investigation.

Authorities were called and Cervera was taken to St. Francis Medical Center where he was pronounced dead at 4:12 a.m., according to coroner's records. He had been shot in the chest.

Lillienfeld said an arrest has yet to be made in connection with the case. Investigators are still trying to determine the identity of the shooter, he said. Witnesses described an '80s white Chevrolet Astrovan fleeing the area after the shooting.

The incident is not believed to be gang-related, he said.

Anyone with information about Cervera's death is asked to contact Det. Lillienfeld or Troy Ewing at the sheriff's homicide bureau at (323) 890-5500.

-- Sarah Ardalani