Brandon Escobar was 19 and a resident of Manteca, California, when he was shot and killed at South Side Park on July 21, 2019. The circumstances were initially unclear and the Manteca Police Department investigated at the scene, collecting evidence and interviewing witnesses.

On August 23, 2019, Manteca police arrested 21-year-old Jonathan Ruiz in connection with the shooting. Ruiz was charged with murder and gang-related offenses and was held without bail at the San Joaquin County Jail as the case moved through court. The prosecution sought to secure a conviction for Brandon’s death, and the incident was described as connected to gang activity.

Brandon’s death deeply affected the Manteca community and his family. Does anyone have information about Brandon, the events at South Side Park that night, or relevant witnesses who haven’t yet spoken to investigators?