Maurilio De La Cruz, 37, was shot multiple times on the night of February 19, 2022, in the 1000 block of North H Street in Lompoc, California. He was transported to a local trauma center but died en route. The Lompoc Police Department responded and opened a homicide investigation; the initial investigation did not immediately identify suspects as detectives followed leads.

De La Cruz was born June 18, 1984, to Juan and Estella De La Cruz of Santa Ynez. He was the partner of Letty and father to five children: Adrian, Isaiah, Hazy, Angel, and Alexica. Family remembered him for his big heart, love of music, and devotion to his children; the community organized a GoFundMe to help with funeral expenses.

If anyone knew Maurilio, witnessed the shooting, or has information about that night, please come forward.