Michael Jones, 54, was shot and killed in San Bernardino, California, on July 7, 2016. Authorities arrived after reports of gunfire and found Jones already deceased at the scene.

His death came during a period when the city was experiencing a notable rise in gun violence tied in part to gang conflicts and other violent confrontations. Investigators reported difficulty obtaining witness cooperation, and no suspects were arrested immediately after the shooting; the motive remains unclear.

Anyone with information about Michael Jones’s death or who witnessed events on July 7, 2016, is asked to contact the investigating agency with tips.