Murder

Three Year Anniversary of the Alberto Sanchez Homicide

Up to a $1,000 Reward

San Diego County Crime Stoppers and the San Diego Police Department’s Homicide Unit continue to look for leads in the unsolved homicide of Alberto Sanchez. 

On Wednesday, March 12, 2014, at approximately 6:00 a.m., San Diego police officers were dispatched to a report of a shooting at the intersection of 41st St. and Orange Ave. Officers found 45-year-old Alberto Sanchez lying in the driver’s seat of his vehicle suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to his upper torso.  Paramedics responded to the scene and transported him to a local hospital where he later died.  

The preliminary investigation revealed a male in his 20’s on a bicycle fired several rounds striking Sanchez. The suspect was described as a dark skinned male wearing a dark colored sweatshirt with jeans.  

Anyone with information on the identity and or location of the person/persons responsible for this crime is asked to call SDPD Homicide at (619) 531-2293 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477.  Anonymous email and text messages can be sent in via www.sdcrimestoppers.org. 

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Alberto Sanchez

Homicide Victim

Media inquiries should be directed to: 

  • Questions regarding the investigation should be directed to Lt. Mike Holden at 619-    531-2425 or email at mholden@pd.sandiego.gov.
  • Questions regarding Crime Stoppers should be directed to Officer Mark Herring at 619-531-1500 or email at msherring@pd.sandiego.gov.

11 YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNSOLVED MURDER OF THOMAS JOHNSON

San Diego County Crime Stoppers and the San Diego Police Department’s Homicide Unit continue to look for leads on the eleven year anniversary of the unsolved murder of Thomas Johnson. 

On December 23, 2005, at 10:43 p.m., San Diego police officers responded to a report of a male who had been shot in front of a residence located in the 5000 block of Manomet Street.  Officers arrived at the location and found a male later identified as 31-year-old Thomas Johnson lying in the front hallway of the residence and was suffering from a gunshot wound.  Officers and medics attempted life saving measures, but Johnson succumbed to his injuries.   

The preliminary investigation revealed that Johnson had left his residence at approximately 10:30 p.m. and returned home ten minutes later.  A witness then heard a commotion near the front of the residence followed by several gunshots.   

Anyone with information on the identity and or location of the person/persons responsible for this murder is asked to call the SDPD Homicide Unit at (619) 531-2293 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Anonymous email and text messages can be sent in via
www.sdcrimestoppers.org.

Homicide Victim

Thomas Johnson

Media inquiries should be directed to: 

  • Questions regarding the investigation should be directed to Lt. Mike Holden at (619) 531-2425 or email at mholden@pd.sandiego.gov.
  • Questions regarding Crime Stoppers should be directed to Officer Mark Herring at (619) 531-1500 or email at msherring@pd.sandiego.gov.

Who Murdered Gregory Huser?

Up to $1,000 Being Offered

San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the San Diego Police Department’s Homicide Unit are asking the public’s assistance in finding the person(s) responsible for murdering Gregory Huser. On December 12, 2016, at approximately 2:00 a.m., San Diego police officers responded to the 3000 block of Park Boulevard for a report of a deceased person.  Officers arrived at the scene and located 67-year-old Gregory Huser who was lying in the grassy area just west of the road.  Huser suffered trauma to his body and was pronounced deceased at the scene. The preliminary investigation revealed that Huser may have been sleeping when he was attacked. Investigators are asking for anyone that was in the area in the early morning hours or possible witnesses to this murder, to please contact them.   Anyone with information on the identity and or location of the person(s) responsible for this murder is asked to call the SDPD Homicide Unit at (619) 531-2293 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Anonymous email and text messages can be sent in via www.sdcrimestoppers.org.

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Homicide Victim: Gregory Huser

Media inquiries should be directed to: 

•    Questions regarding the investigation should be directed to Lt. Mike Holden at (619) 531-2425 or email at mholden@pd.sandiego.gov .

•    Questions regarding Crime Stoppers should be directed to Officer Mark Herring at (619) 531-1500 or email at msherring@pd.sandiego.gov .

7 Year Anniversary of the Murder of Daniel Alexander

$3,000 REWARD

San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the Escondido Police Department's Crimes of Violence Unit are asking for the public's help in locating a suspect wanted for murder. 

Daniel Alexander was murdered on July 4th, 2009. According to witnesses, Daniel Alexander was at his girlfriend's house in the 500 block of South Vine Street when he was confronted by several hispanic males who where at a party next door. Daniel was shot and killed during the confrontation and Federico Ramos is wanted in connection to the murder. 

Federico Ramos is described as a 36-ycar-old Hispanic male. 5'4" tall and weighing approximately 15O pounds. 

Wanted 2006 Homicide Suspect: Amir Ekmekcic

San Diego County Crime Stoppers and the San Diego Police Department Homicide Unit continue to look for leads to help locate homicide suspect Amir Ekmekcic.

 On May 11, 2006, AMIR EKMEKCIC was involved in a verbal argument with the victim, Luis Alejandro Sanchez and his friend at a parking lot located in the 2700 block of Island Avenue in the Grant Hill community of San Diego, California. Mr. Sanchez, his friend, and EKMEKCIC walked away in different directions. EKMEKCIC returned with a handgun and shot Mr. Sanchez. Mr. Sanchez was transported to the hospital where he died. AMIR EKMEKCIC fled the scene in his vehicle and is wanted for his alleged involvement in the murder.   

EKMEKCIC has been described as having a Hispanic appearance and is known to have associated with Hispanic street gang members. EKMEKCIC is further known to have frequented the community of Logan Heights and the city of Lemon Grove, California.

Detectives are asking anyone with any information on the location of Amir Ekmekcic to call the SDPD homicide unit at (619) 531-2293 or theCrime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477.Anonymous email and text messages can be sent in via www.sdcrimestoppers.com.

Media inquiries should be directed to:

For information leading to an arrest, you could receive up to a $1,000 reward and remain anonymous.  The qualification of any person(s) for the reward and the amount of the reward for any person(s) so qualifying will be determined by San Diego County Crime Stoppers, Inc, in its sole discretion.  The amount of all rewards given shall not exceed $1,000.  Information must be received on the tip line, (888) 580-8477.

Carlos Pacheco Murder 1988

Wanted Homicide Suspect: Melvin Andres Pacheco   

Up to $1,000 Reward

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San Diego County Crime Stoppers and the San Diego Police Department Homicide Unit continue to look for leads to help locate homicide suspect Melvin Andres Pacheco.

On May 8, 1988, the victim Carlos Pacheco invited his cousin MELVIN PACHECO and other friends to his residence located at 3633 Marlborough Avenue in the Fairmont Village community of San Diego, California. Carlos and Melvin PACHECO began arguing and physically fighting. During the fight, Melvin PACHECO retrieved a knife from the kitchen and stabbed his cousin Carlos. Carlos exited the apartment where he collapsed and died. Melvin PACHECO fled the scene. MELVIN ANDRES PACHECO is wanted for his alleged involvement in the murder.    

Detectives are asking anyone with any information on the location of Melvin Andres Pacheco to call the SDPD homicide unit at (619) 531-2293 or theCrime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477.Anonymous email and text messages can be sent in via www.sdcrimestoppers.com.

  • Questions regarding the investigation should be directed to Lt. Jorge Duran at 619-531-2425.

For information leading to an arrest, you could receive up to a $1,000 reward and remain anonymous.  The qualification of any person(s) for the reward and the amount of the reward for any person(s) so qualifying will be determined by San Diego County Crime Stoppers, Inc, in its sole discretion.  The amount of all rewards given shall not exceed $1,000.  Information must be received on the tip line, (888) 580-8477.