Alex Serrano Jr., 25, of Santa Ana, California, was brought to Coastal Communities Hospital by a friend about 9 p.m. on February 15, 2014, suffering from fatal gunshot wounds. He died shortly after arriving at the hospital. Investigators at first could not determine exactly where the shooting had occurred, and the Santa Ana Police Department appealed to the public for information.

Police later linked Serrano’s death to gang-related activity. The Santa Ana Police Department and the Orange County Sheriff’s Department worked together, and tips and further investigation identified several suspects. The case faced obstacles including witness intimidation tied to gang affiliations, but arrests of key suspects were eventually made and charges of murder and related offenses followed.

If anyone knew Alex Serrano Jr., saw activity near Santa Ana on February 15, 2014, or has information that could help clarify what happened, please come forward.