San Diego County Crime Stoppers along with investigators from the San Diego Police  Department’s Homicide Unit are asking for the public’s help in identifying and  locating the suspect(s) responsible for the murder of 20-year-old Jonathan Shields Pullum.  

On June 17, 2023, there was a planned Juneteenth celebration at Liberty Station  located at 2455 Cushing Road, in San Diego. At approximately 6:47 p.m., San Diego  Police Officers along with San Diego Fire-Rescue personnel responded to a report of a  shooting in the crowd at the Juneteenth event. Officers found 20-year-old Jonathan  Shields-Pullum lying on the ground suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Shields Pullum was transported to a local hospital, but unfortunately succumbed to his  injuries. A second victim was shot in the leg and was transported to a local hospital  where he was treated and released.  

San Diego Police Homicide Detectives were called to the scene and began  investigating the incident. Investigators are still trying to determine the circumstances which led to the shooting and are asking anyone who witnessed this shooting to  contact them. Anyone who has information about this case including cell phone  video of the event, can submit it anonymously by visiting www.sdcrimestoppers.org.

Jonathan Shields-Pullum (Victim): 

Anyone with information on this murder is asked to call the SDPD’s Homicide Unit at (619) 531-2293 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Visit the Crime Stoppers website at www.sdcrimestoppers.org for more information on how to  send anonymous web and mobile app tips.  

• Media inquiries about this case should be directed to A/Lt. David Garren at (619) 531-2942 or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . 
• Media inquiries about Crime Stoppers can be directed to Officer Mark Herring  at (619) 531-1500 or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Deputy Emilio Castillero at (619) 531-1547 or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .