Justin Bazan, a 34-year-old man from Vista, California, was fatally shot in Oceanside on January 12, 2025. Authorities discovered Bazan with a gunshot wound at the intersection of College Boulevard and Olive Drive around 2:05 a.m. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The Oceanside Police Department launched an investigation into the homicide, seeking information from the public to aid in their inquiries.
Following a thorough investigation, law enforcement officials arrested 51-year-old
Pele Fuifui in connection with Bazan’s murder. Fuifui was taken into custody in Placentia, California, without incident. He was booked into the Vista Detention Facility on charges of murder. Reports indicate that Fuifui had previously served 23 years in prison for a separate homicide in San Diego before being paroled in 2019. Authorities suspect that the fatal shooting of Bazan stemmed from a road rage incident, though further details regarding the motive remain under investigation.
Fuifui now faces first-degree murder charges and is being held without bail. His arraignment is scheduled for the following week. The Oceanside Police Department continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting, urging anyone with relevant information to come forward. The case remains active as officials work to determine the full details of the incident.
