Filiberto F. Fernandez, 56, was shot and killed on the evening of Friday, September 9, 2016, in Castroville, California. He was pronounced dead at the scene after a violent altercation that escalated into gunfire. Witnesses reported hearing multiple shots and seeing people flee the area.

The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office opened an investigation, interviewing witnesses and collecting evidence to identify those responsible. Progress was hampered by reluctance among members of the community to come forward with information, a factor law enforcement said was slowing the case.

Fernandez’s death drew attention to a pattern of violence in Castroville and prompted calls for increased efforts to address public safety. Does anyone in Castroville have information about that night or recall seeing unusual activity on September 9, 2016?