On the evening of April 16, 2014, 16-year-old Jose DeJesus Guerrero was tragically shot and killed in Antioch, California. The incident occurred around 8:30 p.m. on the 4900 block of Country Hills Drive, a location not far from his home. Guerrero was riding a motor-ped down the sidewalk when he was approached by at least two individuals. Shortly thereafter, neighbors reported hearing gunshots, and Guerrero was found on the ground, having been shot multiple times.
Despite life-saving measures taken by the arriving officers and medical personnel, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
The investigation into Guerrero's death has been ongoing, but as of now, no arrests have been made. The Antioch police have pursued several leads, and there is surveillance footage from a nearby residence that captured the shooting. However, the footage was not clear enough to identify the suspects involved. The police have stated that they continue to follow up on leads as they come in, but the case remains unsolved.
In an effort to find justice for Guerrero, his family has offered a $50,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest. The pain of losing Guerrero has deeply affected his family, who remember him as a young man with hopes and dreams for the future. His sister, Alejandra Guerrero, recalled how he had recently caught up on his studies and was looking forward to graduating high school. The family frequently visits the site of his death, which has been marked by an impromptu memorial, although it has been vandalized multiple times.
The lack of resolution in the case has been a source of ongoing anguish for Guerrero's family. They remain hopeful that someone with information will come forward to help solve the case and bring closure to their grief. The Antioch police continue to encourage anyone with information to contact them, emphasizing that even small details could be crucial in solving the case.
