Jose Peralta, 24, was found dead on the front lawn of a home in Tustin on May 21, 2017. A passerby discovered his body about 6:05 a.m.; Peralta had suffered a fatal gunshot wound to the back of his head. The address where he was left was the 600 block of West Main Street, a location with no known connection to him, and investigators believe he was shot elsewhere and moved to that lawn.

Santa Ana police say the shooting occurred during a gang confrontation on the night before in the 200 block of South Cedar Street in Santa Ana. Peralta and two friends were caught in the crossfire; after he was shot his friends allegedly panicked and drove his body to Tustin. The homeowner was an elderly man and was not involved.

Peralta’s family described him as an undocumented immigrant who had come to the United States four years earlier to send money home to a sick mother. They said his 25th birthday was a week away. A reward of up to $50,000 has been offered for information leading to arrest and conviction. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Santa Ana Police Department.