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***Update Two Arrested in Connection to this Homicide***

TYPE OF CRIME: Homicide & Attempted Homicide
CASE NUMBER: 13-1544
LOCATION: 7300 Blk. Chestnut St DATE: 04/08/2013
TIME: 1500

Suspect #1 (photo attached): Jose Morales Cortez AGE: 21
ADDRESS: Gilroy resident

Suspect #2: Withheld (Male Juvenile) AGE: 17
ADDRESS: Gilroy resident

Suspect #3: Juan Guerra (Outstanding) **Photo Attached AGE: 21
5’ Tall/ 140 pounds/ Black Hair/ Brown Eyes
ADDRESS: Gilroy resident

Details

On April 3, 2013 at approximately 8:53 pm, Gilroy Police Officers responded to the 7300 Block of Chestnut Street for a report of a shooting. Officers arrived and located two victims suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Emergency medical personnel administered life-saving efforts to Victim Jesse Emmanuel Silos, 30 year-old resident of Firebaugh, but he succumbed to his wounds a short time after at an area hospital.
The second victim (name withheld), a thirty seven year–old male and Gilroy resident, sustained non-life threatening injuries and is expected to survive.
Gilroy Police Detectives and Investigators with the Anti-Crime Team assumed this case. During the course of their investigation they determined that this incident was motivated by gang affiliation.
As a result of their continuous efforts, Gilroy Police Detectives and Anti-Crime Team Investigators developed probable cause to arrest 21 year-old Gilroy Resident Jose Morales Cortez and a 17 year-old juvenile in connection with this homicide.
The third suspect, Juan Guerra (second photo), is still outstanding and should be considered armed and dangerous. We are seeking assistance from the public with the location of Guerra.
This is an on-going investigation. Anyone with information relating to this incident is urged to call Robbery/Homicide Detective Bolton at (408) 846-0350. Parties wishing to remain anonymous may call We-Tip at 1-800-782-7463 (1-800-78-CRIME).

For any media inquiries please call (408) 846-0347.

*End of Media Release*

BY: Sgt. Pedro Espinoza
DATE: 04/08/13