The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors increased to $50,000 the reward for information leading to the conviction of those responsible for the shooting death of a teen at a Torrance pool party last year.
Chyler Paton, who had just graduated from Culver City High School, was fatally shot outside an end-of-the-year party on June 18, 2025, according to the Torrance Police Department. The homeowner said Paton came to the home to pick up his brother.
The two stood in the driveway when a white SUV drove around the corner, the homeowner said. Gunfire started shortly after, and someone from inside the house fired back seconds later. After ducking for cover, the homeowner said he saw Paton had been shot.
Supervisor Janice Hahn, who represents the area, said Paton was leaving the home when he was killed.
“Chyler had his entire life ahead of him, and whoever is responsible for robbing him of it needs to be held accountable for that,” Hahn said. “His family have lived with the pain of his death for more than a year now. We need the public’s help to close this case and help deliver justice for them.”
The homeowner said a family rented his backyard and swimming pool through an app. He said only about 20 people were supposed to be at the party, but roughly 200 showed up.
Hahn said investigators arrested a person of interest but “a case filing was not secured.” Detectives believe there may have been more witnesses who could help their investigation, she said.
The $50,000 reward from the Board of Supervisors applies to any information that leads to the conviction of the person or people responsible for Paton’s death. Anyone with information can contact the Torrance Police Department at 310-618-5570 and reference case number 250021528.