Joshua Anthony Maldonado Death – The victim in the shooting death that occurred in Santa Marian, on December 17, 2023, has been identified as 33-year-old Santa Maria resident, Joshua Anthony Maldonado.
This investigation remains active and ongoing. Detectives are encouraging anyone who may have been in the area as well as anybody with any potential information related to this investigation to contact the Santa Maria Police Department immediately.
Those with information should contact Detective Whitney at (805) 928 – 3781 ext. 1329 or the Communications Center at (805) 928 – 3781 ext. 2277. The SMPD Tip Line may also be reached anytime at (805) 928 – 3781 ext. 2677 (COPS).