Eric Carroll, 26, a Little League coach from San Diego, was fatally shot after an altercation at a liquor store on Federal Boulevard on July 17, 2022. The dispute began inside the store and escalated when Carroll went outside. Ryan Stewart, described in reports as a convicted felon and active gang member, confronted Carroll, pistol-whipped him, and shot him in the head; Carroll died of his injuries a few days later. He left behind a young daughter and was remembered as a dedicated coach and mentor at the Sunshine Little League in City Heights.

Stewart was arrested soon after the shooting and charged with first-degree murder and being a felon in possession of a firearm. The case drew attention for its violence and its impact on the community, which has mourned Carroll’s loss and highlighted concerns about gun violence.

If anyone knew Carroll, his coaching work, or has information about the events that led to the shooting, please share what you know.