James Edward Schooley Jr., 17, was found shot in the west alley in the 100 block of South E Street in Tulare, California, on March 15, 2014. He was discovered about 5:30 p.m., taken to a local hospital and pronounced dead shortly after arrival. His death devastated family, friends and the local community.

Investigators arrested multiple suspects connected to the shooting. Two men, Milton Castellanos, 24, and George Cruz, 20, were taken into custody in Fontana and were found with a 1999 Hyundai Accent linked to the crime. Both were charged with murder, conspiracy to commit a crime and accessory after the fact and were held without bail in Tulare County. A 17-year-old, Eric Delgado, was arrested near the scene and charged as an adult with murder and a special allegation of using a firearm; that allegation could significantly increase his exposure if convicted.

The case prompted increased police patrols in the area as authorities pursued the investigation. Did anyone in Tulare have information about James, his movements that day, or the people involved?