On May 12, 1994 San Diego police responded to a shooting at 5114 El Cajon Boulevard and found Dale (Dave) Carr unconscious with a gunshot wound. He was taken to a hospital and died from his injuries.

Investigators determined Carr ran an apartment where a prostitute worked. Earlier that evening a customer had paid up front but later argued with Carr about change; the man left angry. The same customer returned later, asked for another date, and Carr brought him into the bedroom where a prostitute was waiting. A short time later the woman screamed; when Carr entered the bedroom he was shot. The shooter fled the scene.

The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, about 25–30 years old, 185–200 pounds, curly black hair on top and long in back, complexion described as similar to Panamanian or Columbian, muscular chest and arms, wearing dark clothing and tennis shoes, with a diamond stud earring in his right ear, no facial hair and no visible tattoos.

Did anyone in the community know the man who fits that description or remember the events at that address that night?