On April 24, 2025, a fatal shooting occurred in El Cajon, California, claiming the life of 26-year-old Jaquis Holiday. The incident took place around 10:13 a.m. in the 300 block of North First Street, prompting multiple emergency calls. When officers arrived at the scene, they found Holiday suffering from gunshot wounds. He was transported to a hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
Authorities quickly launched an investigation into the shooting, determining that Holiday and the suspect, 47-year-old Terrell Gibbs, were acquainted and had been involved in an argument prior to the incident. Gibbs fled the scene after the shooting, leading to a search by law enforcement. However, later that afternoon, at approximately 4:30 p.m., Gibbs contacted the El Cajon Police Department and agreed to surrender himself to detectives. He was subsequently taken into custody and is now facing homicide charges.
The shooting caused significant disruption in the area, leading to precautionary lockdowns at El Cajon Valley High School and two nearby elementary schools. Officials emphasized that the incident was not connected to any of the schools, but the lockdowns were implemented as a safety measure. The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities have urged anyone with relevant information to come forward.
