Tremain Tito Calloway, a 32-year-old resident of Seaside, California, tragically lost his life on May 21, 2019. Tremain, affectionately known as "Tito," was found deceased in his car in the parking lot of the Seaside Community Seventh Day Adventist Church. The discovery followed reports of multiple gunshots in the area. Tremain had been shot multiple times, and his death was immediately treated as a homicide by local authorities.
The investigation into Tremain's death revealed that the
shooting was gang-related. Two individuals, Nakeshlon Wills, 21, from Marina, and Carlmari Burgos, 19, from Seaside, were arrested in connection with the murder. Both suspects were identified as members of the Crips gang by the Peninsula Regional Violence and Narcotics Team. They were apprehended by Gilroy police on the 100 block of Lewis Street in Gilroy. The charges against them included murder, criminal gang conspiracy, street gang act, and street gang felony murder. Each suspect's bail was set at $3,030,000.
The case against Wills and Burgos highlighted the ongoing issue of gang violence in the region. The prosecution argued that the shooting was a result of gang rivalry and that both suspects had a history of criminal activity associated with their gang affiliations. The arrests and subsequent legal proceedings were part of a broader effort by law enforcement to crack down on gang-related crimes in the area.
Tremain Calloway's death was a significant loss to his family and the community. He was remembered as a loving father, a dedicated caregiver, and a friend to many. His untimely death underscored the devastating impact of gang violence and the urgent need for community and law enforcement collaboration to address this pervasive issue. The legal proceedings against Wills and Burgos were closely followed by the community, as they sought justice for Tremain and hoped for a reduction in gang-related violence in their neighborhoods.
