Another family needs your help, please get the word out by copying and sharing this post. It has been six agonizing months since the Escalante family lost their beloved Ishmael who has been described by many as loyal, honest, generous, special and loved.

The family has organized an event at the intersection of ‘G’ Street and Olive Avenue in Merced, CA on June 20, 2015, from 4:00pm – 8:00pm. Supporters of the #JusticeForIshmael initiative will be rallying for justice and passing out flyers, a bake sale has also been organized to help fund #JusticeForIshmael. A march to raise awareness of this unsolved murder will begin at 6:45pm and all concerned citizens are invited to attend.

The city of Merced has seen a recent spike in the number of homicides this year with most of the victims being young people in their teens and early twenties.

However, this city with a population of over 81,000 people, employs a police department with less than 30 sworn officers. It is nearly impossible for them to keep up with the needs of such a growing city. The public’s help is needed more than ever; we must be the eyes and ears of our communities, and we must work together with local law enforcement to push forward the wheels of justice.

For more information on how you can help, please contact site administrator, Michelle Thompson at ContactUs or (559) 681-1185.

#JusticeForIshmael