Diton Fontene, a 25-year-old man, was tragically killed on June 8, 2014, in San Diego, California. Fontene was found in the area of Koe Street after San Diego police responded to reports of gunshots. Upon arrival, officers discovered Fontene with a gunshot wound to his upper torso. Despite the prompt response of paramedics, Fontene was pronounced dead at the scene.
The investigation revealed that two suspects, both dressed in black hooded sweatshirts and wearing black bandannas, approached Fontene before one of them fired multiple rounds. This case went unsolved for nearly a decade, until February 2024, when San Diego police identified Sonny Estrada as the alleged shooter. Estrada, who was already in custody on unrelated charges, was formally booked for murder. The police emphasized that community help played a vital role in moving the case forward, and they are still seeking additional information that could help solidify the case against Estrada, underscoring the importance of public assistance in solving such longstanding crimes.
