Carlos Samoy, 58, was shot and killed outside his Stockton home in the early hours of October 18, 2022. Deputies from the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of a shooting on the 4000-block of E. Fourth Street around 1 a.m. and found Samoy with at least one gunshot wound; he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Samoy was known in east Stockton for working on cars and for his blue 2003 Mazda 3 hatchback with black wheels. Vigils have been held by community members grieving his death.

If anyone knew Carlos, saw activity near E. Fourth Street that night, or has information that could help identify a suspect, please contact the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office.