Jaime Jesus Gomez, 23, of Hollister, California, was killed in a drive-by shooting on March 26, 2022, on Rustic Street near downtown Hollister. Gomez was among a group of family members gathered outside a home; his cousin Daniel Eli Gonzalez was also fatally shot and three other people were injured. Police say the attack was a case of mistaken identity and that the gunman, Alfredo Zendejas, believed he was targeting someone else linked to the house.

Investigators searched Zendejas’ residence and recovered multiple firearms, ammunition, and bulletproof vests. Authorities describe the victims as innocent bystanders with no gang affiliations; Zendejas is identified as a former gang member and has been arrested and charged with two counts of murder and three counts of attempted murder. Family and community members held vigils remembering Gomez and Gonzalez for their kindness, hard work, and community involvement.

Does anyone have information about the evening on Rustic Street or the people who were there that night?