Esteban Carrillo, a 50-year-old Hispanic man from Stockton, California, was fatally shot in the early hours of May 6, 2025, on the 2000 block of Sikh Temple Street. Stockton Police responded just after midnight to reports of gunfire and found Carrillo with a gunshot wound; he was taken to a nearby hospital and later died. The San Joaquin County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed his identity and cause of death.

Authorities have opened a homicide investigation but have released no suspect information. Carrillo’s obituary describes a vibrant spirit and lists a visitation, rosary, and funeral service scheduled for May 20, 2025, at Cano Funeral Home, with burial at San Joaquin Catholic Cemetery. Records show Carrillo had prior arrests, including a December 16, 2024, booking for violating a protective order and receiving stolen property, though officials have not tied those past encounters to the shooting.

Anyone who was in the 2000 block of Sikh Temple Street around midnight on May 6, 2025, or who has information about this homicide is asked to contact Stockton Police.