Jesse James JJ Ortega, 33, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, was killed on March 2, 2023. The Albuquerque Police Department is investigating the death as a homicide under case number 230302075. Records indicate the death involved gun violence; the National Gun Violence Memorial lists him among gun violence victims. The precise location in Albuquerque and the full circumstances have not been made public.

Ortega was preceded in death by his father, James Ortega. No arrests, named suspects, or motives have been announced and the investigation remains open. Memorial websites and obituaries have appeared offering condolences and remembrances.

If anyone knew Jesse, was in the area of Albuquerque on March 2, 2023, or has information that could help the investigation, please come forward.