Alex Solorio was 17 when he was shot at Edwin A. Smith Community Park in South Sacramento on January 31, 2023. He was declared brain-dead on February 9, 2023; his family chose to donate his organs.

Friends, family and neighbors held a candlelight vigil at the park after his death. His mother, Kristina Solorio, asked the community for help in learning what happened; officials say the events leading up to the shooting are still unclear and no suspects have been arrested. The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department is investigating and has asked anyone with information to come forward.

If anyone knew Alex, was at the park that day, or has information about the shooting, please share what you know with investigators.