Luis Alberto Ibarra, 29, was shot and killed in Merced, California, on Saturday night, November 7, 2020. Officers responded about 9:35 p.m. to the 1200 block of Canal Street for reports of shots fired and found Ibarra with critical gunshot wounds; despite life-saving measures by officers and medical personnel, he died at the scene.

Two 19-year-old suspects, Rafael Patino and Jossiah Quintero, were arrested after a short pursuit that ended near Farmdale Elementary School. Both were charged with murder, possession of firearms by a prohibited person or convicted felon, and alleged gang enhancements; detectives believe the shooting was gang-related. The investigation and court proceedings were ongoing as the community mourned Ibarra, remembered by family and friends for his joyful personality and love for his children.

Does anyone have information about Ibarra, his movements that night, or the neighborhood around Canal Street that could help investigators?