Nicholas Gomez, 20, of South San Francisco, was shot during an altercation that began on April 25, 2016, in the 600 block of First Lane and moved to nearby Orange Memorial Park. A handgun was produced during the dispute and Gomez was shot in the abdomen; he was taken to San Francisco General Hospital and died of his injuries. Another person was wounded in the same shooting.

Police identified 19-year-old Cristian Omar Cruz as the suspect. He was found and arrested in Stockton with help from federal agents, and the firearm believed to have been used was recovered. Investigators said the shooting arose from a personal dispute rather than gang or drug activity.

At trial the defense said Cruz acted in self-defense. After five days of jury deliberation he was acquitted of murder and attempted murder but convicted of felony assault with a semi-automatic firearm. The conviction carries a possible sentence of up to 15 years. Anyone who knew Nicholas or has information about the events that night is asked to come forward.