Jesus Mateo Puerta Tovar was 19 when he was killed in a fatal shooting at a Halloween party in Salt Lake City, Utah, on October 28, 2023. A Salt Lake City native, he was remembered by family and friends as Chuy, the fourth of six children who loved soccer, danced and sang spontaneously, and spoke about the Bible.

The shooting prompted an investigation and the Salt Lake County District Attorney’s Office filed charges against Jhared Ivan Rodriguez in connection with the death. Family described Puerta Tovar as a loving son, brother, uncle, and friend who expressed care through guidance rather than outward displays of affection.

If anyone attended that Halloween party or has information about what happened, please come forward.