The person at the center of this case
David Mora Barraza, age 21
Cold Case · Open
1 year waiting · since 2025
DAVID MORA BARRAZA
Justice for David Mora Barraza, age 21 — the trail went cold in 2025, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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suspect
Lead #1Who fired the shots that killed David Mora Barraza, and were there one or multiple shooters?
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witness
Lead #2Were there any witnesses to the shooting at 2:18 a.m. near East K Street and South 17th Street?
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evidence
Lead #3What physical evidence was recovered at the scene, and what type of firearm was used?
On March 2, 2025, at approximately 2:18 a.m., 21-year-old David Mora Barraza was shot in the chest near East K Street and South 17th Street in Brawley, California, and was pronounced deceased at a local hospital. The circumstances surrounding the shooting and the identity of the shooter or shooters remain unknown. The FBI is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the identification, location, and conviction of those responsible.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) San Diego Field Office and Brawley Police Department
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clue
Lead #4What was the motive for the shooting—was it gang-related, personal, or random violence?
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Murder Victim Brawley, California March 2, 2025 The Federal Bureau of Investigation's San Diego Field Office in California is seeking information regarding the death of David Mora Barraza. On March 2, 2025, at approximately 2:18 a.m., the Brawley Police Department responded to a shooting near East K Street and South 17th Street in Brawley, California.
Barraza, age 21, was shot in the chest and later pronounced deceased at a local hospital.
Timeline of Events
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2025-03-02
02:18Shooting Incident
David Mora Barraza, age 21, was shot in the chest near East K Street and South 17th Street in Brawley, California.
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2025-03-02
Pronounced Deceased
Barraza was pronounced deceased at a local hospital following the shooting.
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Case Information
Incident:March 2, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Last Updated:July 11, 2026
Up to $10,000 Reward
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Case Information
Incident:March 2, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Last Updated:July 11, 2026
Up to $10,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case