Luke Matthew Ramirez, 28, was shot and killed on April 16, 2022, in San Jose’s Seven Trees neighborhood on Pfeifle Avenue. People at the scene drove or carried him to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. His death was recorded as the city’s eighth homicide of 2022.

The San Jose Police Department investigated and on June 22, 2022, undercover officers and deputies from the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office arrested three people in connection with the shooting: Richard Padilla, 26, of Fremont; Jocelyn Velazquez, 28, of San Jose; and Daniel Macias, 31, of Redwood City. All three were booked into the Santa Clara County Main Jail on homicide charges. Police did not immediately disclose a motive.

A memorial fund was created to help Ramirez’s three young children with funeral costs. If anyone knew Ramirez, witnessed the shooting, or has information that could clarify what happened that night, please share what is known with investigators.