Juan Carlos Duarte, 20, was killed in a gang-related shooting on October 17, 2021, on the 500 block of North M Street in Lompoc, California. He was found with fatal gunshot wounds and died after receiving medical attention. The shooting was one of two fatal incidents in Lompoc that day tied to gang activity.

The Lompoc Police Department opened an investigation that determined Duarte’s death was gang-related. No arrests were immediately announced in connection with his murder, and investigators continued to gather evidence and follow leads.

The community has seen multiple gang-related incidents, including arrests in a separate shooting that occurred the same day. If anyone has information about Duarte’s killing or the events of October 17, 2021, please contact the Lompoc Police Department.