Michael Vincent Gutierrez, 31, was a tattoo artist from South Gate who died June 10, 2014, in Colton. Born November 24, 1983, in Huntington Park, he had worked in tattooing for more than a decade and is survived by his mother Yolanda Valdez, father Ignacio Segovia, and siblings.

Authorities treated his death as a potential homicide after initial findings indicated it was not from natural causes. Investigators reported Michael had been involved in a confrontation shortly before he died, prompting suspicions of foul play and a thorough police inquiry that identified multiple persons of interest and led to arrests.

The loss left a deep mark on his family and community and cut short the career of a long‑time tattoo artist. If anyone knew Michael, witnessed the confrontation on or before June 10, 2014, or has information about his death, please come forward.