Juan Uel Pacheco Santos, 45, was fatally shot in broad daylight on May 20, 2023, at the intersection of Scotts Avenue and Aurora Street in Stockton, California. Emergency responders found Pacheco with gunshot wounds and he was pronounced dead at the scene. His death was recorded as Stockton’s 25th homicide of 2023.

Stockton Police later arrested 48-year-old John Ditmer and booked him into the San Joaquin County Jail on homicide charges; the investigation remains ongoing. Community members have been asked to come forward with any information that could assist investigators.

If anyone witnessed the shooting or has information about Pacheco’s movements that day, please share what you know with the authorities.