David Joseph Thorne, 37, was killed on March 12, 2016, in San Diego, California. His death occurred during a period of intensified violence in the area and is linked in reporting to a larger federal investigation into the West Coast Crips. That federal probe focused on racketeering and numerous violent crimes, including multiple murders, robberies, and sex trafficking operations attributed to the gang.

Several key gang members had been convicted of various crimes shortly before Thorne’s death, and authorities have pursued the organized enterprise responsible for widespread violence affecting victims like him.

If anyone knew David Thorne, his activities, associates, or witnessed events in San Diego around March 2016, please share what you know with investigators.