Investigators are seeking the public’s help in identifying and locating the suspects responsible for the murder of 21-year- old Mimi Barraza, more than 30 years ago.

On Sept. 4, 1993, Barraza was standing outside of her friend’s house, talking with a group of people when a white Chevrolet Astro Van drove to the corner of 39th Street and began shooting into Barraza’s group of friends.

One of her friends was shot in the leg, and Barraza was killed when a bullet from an assault rifle struck her in the head.

According to the San Diego Police Department, the van sped away from the scene and was located several hours later that morning abandoned at the intersection of 19th and G streets.

The van had been reportedly stolen the previous day. Casings from several different-caliber weapons were

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