Alex Ruano/The Pacifican A memorial board for Mario McArn is posted in the Townhouse pool room on which friends and neighbors expressed their sentiments and grieved over his death. A memorial service for McArn was held Tuesday night in Morris Chapel.

According to Stockton Police, McArn was attending a Halloween party on Elaine Drive. Early Sunday morning, uninvited guests arrived and a fight broke out that resulted in the gunshots fired that downed McArn. Police say McArn was not involved in the fight and was just an innocent bystander.

According to Sheriff ’s Department logs, police arrested Junior Barrasa, 21, on suspicion of murder in relation to this case. No other information has been released in regards to their investigation on Barrasa.

The Pacific community was quick to fall into action in the ensuing days. On Monday, Nov. 2 counselors and R.A.s held a student town hall meeting in the pool room at the Townhouses, where McArn was a resident. Students came together to grieve and share stories about McArn.

Tuesday night, an informal remembrance service was held in Morris Chapel. Students, staff and faculty gathered for prayer and support.

A memorial board has been placed in the Townhouse pool room where students can write messages for the family and to remember their friend.

McArn had a daughter, and was the son of Stockton Fire Division Chief Mario McArn. He was the victim of one of three shootings that happened in the Stockton area last weekend. A rememberance service for McArn was held Tuesday, Nov. 3 from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. As of the time of press, service atendance was unconfirmed.

Published in : News, Volume 101: Issue 12