Josefina Esqueda, 24, died after suffering a single gunshot wound to the head on January 6, 2017. She was dropped off that evening at Hemet Valley Medical Center by unidentified people who left before police arrived. Unresponsive, she was transferred to Riverside University Health System Medical Center and placed on life support; she was pronounced dead on January 9, 2017.

Investigators identified Josefina’s brother, Alfredo Esqueda, as the primary suspect. Hemet police, assisted by the Riverside County Gang Impact Team, arrested Alfredo in La Puente, California, on January 13, 2017. He was booked on suspicion of murder and charged with murder, being a felon in possession of a firearm, and using a gun in a felony; he pleaded not guilty. Motive has not been disclosed and authorities continued to gather evidence.

If anyone has information about what happened that night or knew Josefina and her movements on January 6, contact the authorities handling the case.