By Gina Yarbrough
Oceanside, CA–Oceanside police detectives arrested an 18-year-old man in connection with the shooting death of a man who spray-painted gang graffiti near Balderrama Park on December 9, authorities said.
On February 2, Oceanside resident Joshua Parker was taken into custody and charged with the murder of 29-year-old Carlos Gutierrez.
On December 9, 2022, at 4:08 p.m., the Oceanside Police Department received a call of an adult male spray-painting gang graffiti near Balderrama Park located at 709 San Diego Street. While officers responded, the caller reported numerous gunshots in the area, and a male was down in the street.
At 4:12 pm, officers arrived on the scene and located Gutierrez, who suffered from multiple gunshot wounds. Officers began lifesaving measures on him, but he succumbed to his injuries.
Anyone who has additional information pertaining to the incident can contact Detective Torres at (760) 435-4790 or email jetorres@oceansideca.org. Individuals may also provide information anonymously through the Anonymous Tip Line at (760) 435-4730.
