Jose Adali Bustos Espino

Jose Adali Bustos Espino was a 21-year-old Hispanic man from Little Rock, Arkansas. Born in Escondido, California, he loved playing Xbox and spending time with his brother. He was also known for his close bond with his dog, Ioc, who accompanied him everywhere he went.

On the evening of February 11, 2022, a shooting shattered the lives of Jose's family. Around 6:30 p.m., law enforcement officers responded to a call in the 10,000 block of Mabelvale Pike. They arrived to find both Jose and his brother, Omar Bustos, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The brothers were transported to a hospital, where Jose succumbed to his injuries. Omar was reported to be in critical condition.

A preliminary investigation led authorities to identify 21-year-old Gerardo Castanon as a suspect in the shooting. He was arrested and held in the Pulaski County jail, charged with first-degree murder for Jose's death and first-degree attempted murder for shooting his brother. In March 2024, it was reported that Castanon was facing a 16-year sentence for the attacks.

Jose was preceded in death by his grandmother, Reyna Leon Bustos. He is survived by his mother, Yuri Espino; his siblings, Omar Israel Bustos Espino, Alan Alexander Mayagoitia, and Shilou Isabella Avalos; and his girlfriend, Giselle Valencia.