Update
Update on 1300 block of Flower Street.
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Tuesday, April 07, 2009
Time: 3:51:25 PM
Department Contact: Michael Whorf
Details:On April 6th, deputies from the Kern County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a victim of an assault. Deputies arrived and found Gilbert Sanchez suffering from various wounds. He was taken to KMC where he died as a result of his injuries. Homicide detectives arrived and continued the investigation. As information began to be developed, members of the Sheriff’s Gang Suppression unit were called in to assist in the investigation.
Two suspects were identified as being involved in the murder of Gilbert Sanchez. They were identified as Angel Cruz and Jerry Mendoza. Both suspects are believed to be members of a local criminal street gang. Both suspects were located and arrested without incident. Two weapons believed to be used in the homicide have been recovered.
Angel Cruz, 19 years old, was booked into the Kern County Jail on the following charges: Murder, Robbery, Conspiracy, and Participation in a criminal street gang.
Jerry Mendoza, 18 years old, was booked into the Kern County Jail on the following charges: Murder, Robbery, Conspiracy, and Participation in a criminal street gang
No further information. The investigation is continuing.
I hope if these were the guys they get what they deserve.
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Tuesday, April 07, 2009
Time: 3:51:25 PM
Department Contact: Michael Whorf
Details:On April 6th, deputies from the Kern County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a victim of an assault. Deputies arrived and found Gilbert Sanchez suffering from various wounds. He was taken to KMC where he died as a result of his injuries. Homicide detectives arrived and continued the investigation. As information began to be developed, members of the Sheriff’s Gang Suppression unit were called in to assist in the investigation.
Two suspects were identified as being involved in the murder of Gilbert Sanchez. They were identified as Angel Cruz and Jerry Mendoza. Both suspects are believed to be members of a local criminal street gang. Both suspects were located and arrested without incident. Two weapons believed to be used in the homicide have been recovered.
Angel Cruz, 19 years old, was booked into the Kern County Jail on the following charges: Murder, Robbery, Conspiracy, and Participation in a criminal street gang.
Jerry Mendoza, 18 years old, was booked into the Kern County Jail on the following charges: Murder, Robbery, Conspiracy, and Participation in a criminal street gang
No further information. The investigation is continuing.
I hope if these were the guys they get what they deserve.