On June 9, 2017, 14-year-old Diego Perez was shot and killed in Huron, California, at the Porvenir Estates Apartments on Tornado Avenue around 9:40 p.m. Witnesses say Diego was with his girlfriend when gunfire erupted; he reportedly pushed her to the ground to protect her, ran, and then was fatally shot and collapsed on the street. He died at the scene despite efforts to save him.

Investigators identified a 13-year-old boy as the primary suspect and arrested him the following day; the suspect’s name has not been released because of his age. Authorities have not determined whether the shooting was gang-related, though Diego and the suspect had a recent altercation at school and Diego’s mother, Tricia Sease, said he had been fearful for his life after that fight. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office is handling the investigation and has asked anyone with information to come forward.

Friends and family remember Diego as a promising basketball player and a selfless person. A small memorial of roses, candles and his favorite sports drink was placed at the location where he was killed. Does anyone who knew Diego or saw what happened have information that could help the investigation?