On September 20, 2019, Leo Jaquez, 33, of El Paso, Texas, was shot and killed outside a Papa John’s restaurant near the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque. Jaquez had been eating dinner when he intervened in a violent dispute after seeing a man grab and throw a woman.

The suspect was described as 17-year-old Donovin Santiago. Investigators say Santiago had been using methamphetamine for several days before the shooting. Surveillance footage captured the suspect dropping and later picking up a small plastic bag at the scene and leaving behind what appeared to be a white pillow; prescription medication left nearby also helped police follow leads. Santiago was arrested by Albuquerque police on September 23, 2019, and charged with murder and tampering with evidence.

Jaquez had moved to Albuquerque to advance his career and is survived by four children, two sons and two daughters. A fundraiser was held to assist the family with expenses. If anyone witnessed the shooting or has additional information about what happened that night, please come forward.