Josue Edgar Joel Amador, 25, was killed in a gang-related shooting in San Diego’s Linda Vista neighborhood on June 29, 2021. The shooting happened about 9:25 p.m. in the 6900 block of Eastman Street after Amador and three companions were approached by two males who issued a gang challenge. Witnesses reported the suspects produced a handgun and fired several rounds; Amador was struck in the upper body and was pronounced dead at the scene at 9:36 p.m.

Investigators say the suspects fled in opposite directions in a dark four-door sedan. The San Diego Police Department Homicide Unit led the inquiry and later identified multiple suspects. Arrests were made in October 2021: Axel Medina, 21, and Cynthia Webb, 20, were arrested and charged on October 19; Erick Noriega, 21, and Jacqueline Calderon, 20, were taken into custody during a traffic stop in Escondido on October 20 and booked on murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and gang-related charges.

Anyone who knew Josue or who has information about the June 29, 2021 shooting is asked to come forward.