Anthony E. Morones III was 17 when he was shot and killed in South Stockton on May 18, 2021. The shooting occurred around 10 p.m. near the Sierra Vista housing complex; Anthony had been staying at his aunt’s home on 11th Street near Viva Place and was found by family just a door away from that residence with a fatal gunshot wound to the chest. His mother, Juanita Gonzales, said he asked to be taken to the hospital but did not survive.

Anthony’s family describe him as a loving, respectful young man who loved cars, wanted to be a mechanic, enjoyed rapping, and was talkative and friendly. The Stockton Police Department has not identified suspects or a motive, and the investigation remains unsolved. The family has offered up to a $10,000 reward, held fundraisers, and posted a billboard in South Stockton to generate tips.

If anyone has information about that night or about Anthony’s movements in the Sierra Vista area, please come forward to assist the investigation.