On the night of July 18, 2024, at about 11 p.m., Chula Vista police responded to a 911 report of a shooting in the 200 block of C Street and found 23-year-old Genesis Burgueno with a fatal gunshot wound. A man whose identity has not been disclosed was also at the scene. Despite life-saving efforts, Burgueno was pronounced dead at the location.

Preliminary information places the shooting in a field behind the Woodland Hills Apartments, an area reported to be frequented by people experiencing homelessness. Burgueno was believed to be unhoused at the time. Police have not released any information about suspects or a motive, and the investigation remains active.

If anyone has information about Genesis, her movements that night, or the area behind the Woodland Hills Apartments, please contact San Diego County Crime Stoppers.