Jose Sanchez, 33, was killed in Salinas, California, on October 11, 2015, after an altercation that escalated into a fatal confrontation. Initial reports described the circumstances as unclear; investigators later said Sanchez was involved in a heated argument with Juan Carlos Rodriguez and another unidentified person that ended with Sanchez fatally injured.

The Salinas Police Department identified Rodriguez as a primary suspect and arrested him shortly after the incident, charging him with murder. Prosecutors presented witness testimony about the events leading up to the confrontation and described Rodriguez as having a history of violent behavior; the defense portrayed the altercation as not premeditated and argued Sanchez’s death was a tragic accident.

If anyone has information about what happened that night or knew Jose Sanchez, please share tips or leads with the authorities.