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Joel Plazola, 33, was killed in San Jose, California, on September 16, 2019. He was found with multiple gunshot wounds and the San Jose Police Department classified the death as a homicide.

Witnesses reported hearing gunshots and seeing a vehicle speed away from the scene. Investigators recovered shell casings and surveillance footage from nearby businesses. Detectives identified several persons of interest, including individuals with criminal records and alleged gang ties; Joel’s own history of arrests for domestic violence and disobeying court orders was also noted during the inquiry.

No arrests were announced immediately after the killing and the case remained open. New evidence and witness statements have surfaced at times, and a public reward was offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction.

Does anyone in San Jose remember details from that night or have information that could help investigators?