Mario Garcia Jimenez, 23, of Desert Hot Springs, California, was found dead on May 13, 2019, near West Drive and Acoma Avenue. His body was discovered about 4:40 a.m., and authorities determined he had suffered gunshot wounds; the death was classified as a homicide. It was reported as Desert Hot Springs’s first homicide of 2019.

Desert Hot Springs police opened the investigation immediately. A person of interest was detained near the scene and questioned, though authorities did not release that individual’s identity or details about their possible involvement. Police gathered evidence and conducted interviews but had not identified suspects or a motive in the early stages, and they asked the community for information.

Family members identified Jimenez to media and called for justice. If anyone has information about what happened that night or knew Mario’s movements before 4:40 a.m. on May 13, 2019, please share what you know.