UP TO $1000

San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the National City Police Department are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating the suspect(s) responsible for the murders of 18-year-old Edwin Barrera and 16-year-old Gillian Aguilera.

On October 28, 2022, at about 11:35 p.m., the National City Police Department received numerous 911 calls regarding shots fired followed by two persons down in 1800 block of East 17th Street. Officers arrived on scene and performed life saving efforts on two victims who were struck by the gunfire. The victims were transported to local trauma centers by ambulance. Unfortunately, both succumbed to their injuries and died at the hospital.

Both victims, 18-year-old Edwin Barrera and 16-year-old Gillian Aguilera, had been attending a Halloween party at a residence before the incident. Detectives have been continuously investigating this case since it occurred and believe there are multiple additional witnesses that were at the scene and have not yet been identified or interviewed.

*** Photos of the victims can be found on page 2 of this release.***

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the National City Police Department at (619) 336-4457 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Crime Stoppers is offering a $1,000 reward to anyone with information that leads to an arrest in this case. Visit www.sdcrimestoppers.org for information on how to send web or mobile app tips.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the National City Police Department at (619) 336-4457 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Crime Stoppers is offering a $1,000 reward to anyone with information that leads to an arrest in this case. Visit www.sdcrimestoppers.org for information on how to send web or mobile app tips.

• Media inquiries about this case can be directed to Sergeant Ken Springer at (619) 336-4468 or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
• Inquiries about Crime Stoppers can be directed to Officer Mark Herring at (619) 531-1500 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Deputy Marcial Lopez at (619) 531-1547 or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..