Jerry Jerome Kouiyoth, 27, was fatally shot on August 25, 2018, while riding in a car with two other men near North El Dorado Street and East Hammer Lane in Stockton, California. He suffered severe injuries in the shooting and died after being taken to St. Joseph’s Hospital.

The Stockton Police Department opened an investigation but initially released few details about suspects or a motive. Detectives followed tips and examined forensic evidence in the months afterward, yet no immediate arrests were reported and the case remained unsolved as investigations continued.

Kouiyoth is remembered by friends and family for his vibrant personality. If anyone has information about the shooting on August 25, 2018, please contact the Stockton Police Department.