Gilbert Lopez, 23, of Indio, California, was shot to death on March 11, 2015. His body was found in a common area inside the Encanto Apartments at 46725 Clinton Street shortly after 8 p.m.; paramedics pronounced him dead at the scene. Lopez had sustained multiple gunshot wounds.

Investigators quickly focused on 31-year-old Salvador Yanez of Indio. Forensic evidence, including DNA from a plastic cup left at the scene, tied Yanez to the homicide. Witnesses reported a stolen car leaving the Encanto Apartments around the time of the shooting; Yanez’s wallet and ammunition matching shell casings were found inside that vehicle. Police said the killing followed an altercation between Lopez and Yanez over gang allegiances and that Lopez was shot five times.

The Indio Police also searched for a possible accomplice. If anyone knew Gilbert, was at the Encanto Apartments that night, or saw the stolen car, please come forward with information.