Joseph Viramontes, 19, was found fatally shot near Toyon Elementary School in East San Jose on March 25, 2017. Officers responding to a 10:05 a.m. call located him with at least one gunshot wound; he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Known as Smiley to friends and coaches, Viramontes was remembered for a positive demeanor and was raised by his grandfather, Carlos Partida. Partida said he had been worried about Joseph’s associations in the year before the killing; Joseph reportedly attended a house party the night before and never returned home.

The San Jose Police Department has not identified suspects and the motive remains unclear. Partida has offered a $5,000 reward and urged anyone with information to come forward. If anyone knew Joseph, his movements that night, or saw activity near Toyon Elementary on March 25, 2017, please share what you know.