Zobeyda Zoe Esquerra, 22, of Turlock, California, was fatally shot on March 8, 2022 near Geer Road and Wayside Drive. Officers who responded to reports of a shooting found Esquerra with multiple gunshot wounds; she was taken to a local hospital and died of her injuries.

Investigators identified 22-year-old Juan Francisco Ibarra-Tapia of Livingston as the suspect. Ibarra-Tapia had been arrested in October 2021 for stalking Esquerra and an emergency protective order had been issued; police say the stalking resumed after the order expired. On the night of the shooting he fled the scene in a light-colored sedan, crashed that vehicle while evading officers, was caught after a brief foot chase, and was found in possession of the firearm used in the shooting. Police say he also fired shots earlier that evening at two employees inside an OReilly Auto Parts on Geer Road; no one was injured there.

Ibarra-Tapia was booked into the Stanislaus County Jail without bail and was charged with homicide, two counts of attempted homicide, and evading arrest. Family and police offered condolences and emphasized the dangers of stalking and the need for protective measures.

If anyone knew Zobeyda or has information about the events that night, please come forward.