Denis Gowolo, a 28-year-old resident of San Diego, was shot and killed inside a Dave & Buster’s in Mission Valley on June 17, 2021. The shooting happened just before 11 p.m.; several patrons called police after hearing gunfire. Officers found Gowolo in the dining area with a gunshot wound to his upper body. He was taken to a local hospital and was pronounced dead shortly after midnight.

San Diego Police classified the death as a homicide and the Homicide Unit led the investigation. Witnesses reported a dark-colored SUV leaving the area shortly after the shooting, but no arrests were announced in the immediate aftermath and the motive remained unclear. Investigators sought additional witnesses among the large crowd present that night.

If anyone was at Dave & Buster’s in Mission Valley that evening or has information about the dark-colored SUV, please share what was seen or heard.