Vinshay Bracy, 24, of Fairfield, California, was found dead inside his vehicle after being shot on March 24, 2017. A passerby reported seeing a gunshot victim at about 1:45 p.m. at the intersection of Great Jones and Illinois Streets, and Bracy was pronounced dead at the scene. The Fairfield Police Department determined the cause of death was a fatal gunshot wound and opened an active investigation.

Bracy had been released from state prison shortly before his death; he began serving a six-year sentence in January 2011 for attempted murder charges related to a shooting outside a party in Fairfield. His family stated they did not believe those earlier charges were connected to this killing. No arrests had been announced and detectives were seeking information and anonymous tips from the public.

If anyone knew Vinshay, his recent movements, or saw anything near Great Jones and Illinois Streets around March 24, 2017, please contact the Fairfield Police Department.