Gustavo Osbaldo Zarate was 20 when he was shot and killed after a confrontation on February 7, 2016. A resident of San Bernardino and born November 10, 1995, in Los Angeles, he had been attending a party in the 1700 block of West 19th Street. As he was leaving, he became involved in a physical altercation with people who were not part of the party and was shot in the upper body. He was taken to Arrowhead Regional Medical Center and died shortly after arrival.

Two San Bernardino residents, Ruben Cordova and Tremaine Donte Goree, both 18 at the time, were arrested and charged in connection with Gustavo’s killing and pleaded not guilty. Each was held in lieu of $1 million bail. The motive for the shooting is not stated. Gustavo’s family and friends remember him as a beloved son, brother, and friend.

If anyone has information about the events that night or knew Gustavo, please share what you can.