Jeremiah Anthony Cortez, also known as Lil’ Sire, was 27 when he was fatally shot in Fresno, California, on June 4, 2012. He was a son, brother, father, uncle, cousin and friend, and was buried at Saint Peters Catholic Cemetery in Fresno.

The shooting was determined to be a homicide; Jeremiah was struck multiple times. The Fresno Police Department opened an investigation that included evidence collection, witness interviews and questioning of several people. Investigators faced challenges such as a lack of immediate suspects and difficulties obtaining reliable witness testimony, and various leads have been pursued through preliminary hearings and court appearances.

The investigation is described as active, and authorities are asking for anyone with information to come forward.