Dayron Ledezma, 20, of Turlock, California, died December 31, 2022. Local authorities have determined his death was not from natural causes and are treating it as a homicide.

The Turlock Police Department led the investigation, conducting searches and collecting evidence. Investigators identified suspects and arrests were made; those individuals are facing murder-related charges and have appeared in court as the legal process moves forward. The community has held vigils and rallied around Dayron’s family during the proceedings.

If anyone in Turlock has information that could help clarify what happened on December 31, 2022, please come forward to the Turlock Police Department.