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San Diego Police Announce $1,000 Reward in Unsolved 2023 Juneteenth Homicide

The case hinges on unaired cellphone footage that investigators believe could identify the shooter

Overview

  • On June 17, 2023, a fight at Liberty Station’s Juneteenth celebration escalated when a gunman opened fire, fatally wounding 20-year-old Jonathan Shields-Pullum.
  • Elijah Shields-Pullum was among the first to find his brother after the shooting and witnesses helped rush Jonathan to a hospital where he later died.
  • A second individual was shot in the leg during the incident but survived after treatment.
  • Two years on, the San Diego Police homicide unit has made no arrests and continues to follow community leads.
  • San Diego Crime Stoppers has announced a $1,000 reward and police are seeking anonymous tips and cellphone video to identify the shooter.