Oscar Peralta, a 38-year-old resident of Turlock, California, died on May 25, 2015 and was buried at Turlock Memorial Park. Initial reports did not give a cause of death, but investigators later determined his death was not from natural causes and the Turlock Police Department opened a homicide inquiry.

Police linked Peralta’s death to local gang activity and identified several suspects and persons of interest believed to be involved in that network. Raids and searches at locations connected to those suspects reportedly recovered firearms and other evidence; some people were arrested and charged with murder, gang affiliation, and illegal firearms possession. Court proceedings followed and drew community attention.

Peralta’s death became part of broader concerns about gang violence in Turlock and the challenges it poses for public safety. If anyone knew Oscar Peralta or has information about the events surrounding his death, please come forward to the Turlock Police Department.