Ramone Joseph, a 36-year-old military servicemember, was shot and killed on February 6, 2021, on Marquette Road in Chula Vista, California. Officers responding to reports of gunfire found him on the ground with a gunshot wound; he was taken to a nearby hospital and pronounced dead shortly after arrival. The Chula Vista Police Department confirmed Joseph served in the U.S. Military but did not disclose his branch.

About 20 minutes after the shooting, officers saw a vehicle matching one reported in the area before the gunfire. A brief pursuit ended when the driver evaded police and escaped into National City. No motive has been established and no suspect or suspects have been identified. Joseph’s family has been cooperating with investigators, and detectives continue to seek information from the public.

If anyone has information about the shooting, the vehicle seen near Marquette Road, or movements in the area that morning, please contact investigators.