On June 8, 2024, deputies conducting a welfare check at a home on East Mettler Road in Lodi, California, found three people dead from gunshot wounds: 60-year-old Joe Pena, his 69-year-old wife Kim Huynh, and their 45-year-old son Alfred Nguyen. Investigators described the killings as targeted rather than random and said the victims were acquainted with the person of interest.

Authorities identified 25-year-old Steven Guerrero Jr. as the primary suspect and, to protect the investigation, initially withheld details. The case has prompted strong concern in the Lodi community and calls for answers about motive and the exact nature of the relationships involved.

What information do readers have about the victims or anyone who might explain why this family was targeted?