Pacific Beach community rallies as police hunt shooter who killed security guard at Crystal Pier
Luis Alberto Quiroz-Arreola, 31, was fatally shot while working as an unarmed security guard at Crystal Pier in Pacific Beach on Monday, October 5, 2026. His partner, Viviana Gonzalez, has publicly pleaded for justice and help identifying the suspect, who fled the scene after firing multiple rounds. San Diego police have not made an arrest but are reviewing surveillance footage from nearby businesses and cameras. The victim’s employer, Crystal Pier Hotel, confirmed he had worked there for six months and stated that guards will no longer patrol outside the property gate due to safety concerns. The community is actively reviewing private camera footage to assist investigators.
