Joshua Ray Delgado, 23, was found dead behind a residence on Washington Avenue in Johnson City, Tennessee, in the early morning hours of May 6, 2023. Authorities determined he had sustained multiple gunshot wounds and that the shooting occurred between 3:30 and 4:30 a.m. Multiple rounds were fired from a single weapon, and police believe only one person was the shooter. No 911 calls were made at the time; a passerby discovered Delgado’s body several hours later and notified police.

An arrest was made on May 10, 2023, when 20-year-old Moziah McKinney was taken into custody and charged with second-degree murder in connection with Delgado’s death; McKinney was also being held on two failure-to-appear charges. Investigators said the probe remained ongoing and additional charges were expected. Delgado grew up in Johnson City, attended Science Hill High School, worked at American Home Supply, and is survived by his father, a daughter, four sisters and a brother.

If anyone knew Joshua, saw activity in the Carver apartment complex area the morning of May 6, or has information relevant to the case, please come forward.