Jared Malik Lewis, 23, of Moreno Valley, California, was shot and died on March 31, 2020. Local agencies treated his death as a homicide; the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office and the Blythe Police Department investigated and linked his death to a series of violent incidents in Blythe.

Investigators identified several suspects and made arrests. An 18-year-old from Blythe was charged with first-degree murder in connection with Jared’s death and was taken into custody; that suspect was later released at one point, a development that angered Jared’s family and friends who continued to press for accountability.

Jared’s obituary describes him as a beloved member of his family and community. Who has information about Jared’s last days or the events in Blythe around March 31, 2020?