Tomas Delacruz, 23, was killed in San Diego on April 19, 2014. His death is cited as one of the violent incidents that year amid a broader context where the region overall saw some of the lowest violent-crime rates in decades, yet still experienced tragic exceptions.

Authorities described a mix of motives behind homicides in 2014, from personal disputes to possible gang-related activity, and law enforcement and crime agencies were working to identify patterns and any leads that might solve cases such as Delacruz’s. Public tips were being sought to help bring closure to families affected by violence.

If anyone has information about Tomas Delacruz or the circumstances surrounding his death, please share tips with the San Diego authorities.