In the pre-dawn hours of April 27, 2022, 30-year-old Jose Gutierrez was fatally shot while sitting in his truck at a Circle K gas station near Gilbert and McKellips roads in Mesa, Arizona. Officers arriving about 3:30 a.m. found Gutierrez in the driver’s seat, suffering a fatal gunshot wound; he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigators identified 20-year-old Adam Gomez as a person of interest after witnesses reported an argument between Gomez and Gutierrez shortly before the shooting. Police say Gomez is believed to have stolen Gutierrez’s vehicle after the shooting and was later apprehended. He faces murder, robbery and other gun-related charges in connection with the death.

Gutierrez is remembered as a devoted husband and father of three young children; a GoFundMe was set up to help his family. If anyone witnessed the incident or has information that could help the investigation, please come forward.