James Carmona Martinez, an 18-year-old from San Diego, was shot and killed on December 19, 2016. The shooting took place in the Mira Mesa area after officers received a call about shots fired near Menkar Road and Markab Drive at about 8:33 p.m. Officers found evidence of gunfire at the scene but no victim; Martinez was later brought to Sharp Memorial Hospital and pronounced dead of a gunshot wound to the torso.

Investigators say Martinez and two companions had driven to the 8500 block of Menkar Road intending to commit a crime. Gunfire was exchanged outside a residence on Markab Drive, and Martinez was struck; his companions transported him to the hospital. The San Diego Police Homicide Unit processed the scene, executed a search warrant at a Markab Drive residence, and identified two suspects: 22-year-old Chien Ngoc Pham and a 17-year-old juvenile, who were charged with involvement in Martinez’s death during the commission of a crime.

If anyone knew Martinez, his companions, or saw activity in the Menkar Road/Markab Drive area that night, please share what was seen or heard.