Adrian Ayala, 19, was shot and killed in downtown Watsonville, California on September 4, 2022. The shooting happened about 11:20 AM on Brennan Street after Ayala left the YMCA, where he had been working out and playing basketball with friends. Multiple bullets were recovered at the scene and police cordoned off the area to investigate.

Family described Adrian as kind and protective; his mother, Roxanne Ortiz, said he had recently been baptized and started working at UPS as he tried to turn his life around. Police reported he was chased by several youths before the shooting. No immediate arrests were made at the scene, but a 15-year-old was arrested a few days later and charged with murder and a probation violation; the minor’s name has not been disclosed.

What additional information might someone present in Watsonville have about Adrian’s last hours or the people involved?