Laysa Escamilla, 25, died after being shot on the evening of September 15, 2021, at Story Road and Kollmar Drive in San Jose, California. San Jose Police responded to the scene and later arrested a 15-year-old relative; the youth was booked on a manslaughter charge into Juvenile Hall. The death was counted as San Jose’s 36th homicide for 2021.

Reports indicate the shooting was a familial incident rather than a random attack. Details about what led to the shooting have not been fully disclosed publicly, and the juvenile’s identity is being protected because of his age. The community mourned and held memorials for Escamilla after her death.

If anyone knew Laysa, witnessed the incident that evening, or has information about what led to this shooting, please come forward.