Rocky Cowboy Holmes, 49, was fatally shot while sitting in a car on the night of January 27, 2016, in the 3500 block of East 21st Street in San Bernardino, California. He was later pronounced dead at a nearby hospital.

Investigators determined the shooting stemmed from a drug deal that went wrong. Three people were charged in connection with the killing: Tyler Jones (a juvenile), Michion Darby, 20, and Jamarius Cole, 18. All three faced murder, robbery and gang enhancement charges. Darby and Jones were scheduled for continuation of their jury trial in San Bernardino Superior Court, while Cole was set for a pre-preliminary hearing.

The case underscored ongoing concerns about gang-related and drug violence in the neighborhood and the community’s response to Holmes’ death. If anyone has information about the shooting or knew Rocky Holmes, please come forward to assist the investigation.