Deante Williams, 23, of Citrus Heights was shot and killed on January 1, 2019, at the Golden Star Motel, 668 W. 5th Street in San Bernardino. San Bernardino police were called about a shooting at about 6:40 p.m.; Williams had already been taken to a nearby hospital by an unknown person and was pronounced dead there. The department reported the homicide as San Bernardino’s first of 2019.

Police said the shooting occurred during a dispute at the motel, but have not disclosed what sparked the confrontation, provided a description of the shooter, or announced any arrests. Investigators have not reported any significant leads and say the case has seen little progress. The family and community continue to seek answers.

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact the San Bernardino Police Department.