Julian Quintero grew up in Castroville, California, and was a standout at North Monterey County High School where he lettered in football, track, and basketball and was voted Prom King. At the time of his death he was attending Monterey Peninsula College and hoped to transfer to a four year university. Family remember him as happy, popular, and devoted to what Captain America stood for.

On January 22, 2017, Julian left home with a friend to attend a house party on Knollwood Court in Castroville. He stood at the door acting as a bouncer to prevent uninvited guests from entering. When several uninvited men tried to get past him and caused a scene, Julian was shot three times in the back and later died.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office at (888) 833-4847. If you knew Julian or were at that party, can you help investigators by sharing what you remember?