On the evening of July 21, 2017, 17-year-old Abraham Rubio was shot and killed in Lamont, California. Deputies from the Kern County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 8100 block of Paradise Road at about 8:02 p.m.; Rubio was found with multiple gunshot wounds and died shortly after being taken to Kern Medical Center.

Investigators say Rubio had argued earlier that day with Jose Montano, and that confrontation escalated into a planned attack. Court documents state three men — Juan Montano, Jose Montano, and Giovanni Jasso — lay in wait near Rubio’s home, were seen repeatedly passing by on surveillance footage, and that Juan Montano approached and shot Rubio three times.

In March 2019 a jury found all three guilty of first-degree murder; they received life without parole plus an added 25 years to life on gang and firearm enhancements. Rubio’s family described his hopes to attend college and pursue a career in culinary arts and spoke about the loss’ lasting impact on them.

If anyone knew Abraham, his routines, or saw activity near Paradise Road that night, please share what you know.