Christopher Cano, 25, was fatally shot on January 22, 2021 in an alley in the 400 block of West M Street in Colton, California. He was found with at least one gunshot wound to his upper body; Colton Police classified his death as a homicide and opened an investigation.

Detectives served a search warrant and on January 28, 2021 arrested 39-year-old Ronnie Joseph Paez in the 1900 block of Pennsylvania Avenue on suspicion of involvement in the shooting after locating a vehicle believed to have been used in the crime. The investigation remained active as evidence was collected and officers asked the public for help. Detective Jason Hanna was named as a contact seeking information.

Cano was remembered by family and friends as charismatic and generous; memorial services were held at Hermosa Cemetery in Colton. If anyone has information about the alley shooting or the vehicle linked to the case, please come forward.