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TYPE OF CRIME: Homicide/Attempted Homicide

CASE #: 14-618

LOCATION: 300th Block of Mantelli Drive

VICTIM1: Withheld – 68 year old, male, Gilroy Resident

VICTIM 2: Withheld- 34 year old male, Gilroy Resident


Details:

On February 11, 2014 at approximately 6:10 pm, multiple 9-1-1 calls were received at the Gilroy Police Department’s Communication Center regarding two gunshot victims on the 300th Block of Mantelli Drive, directly in front of Las Animas Park. Officers arrived within three minutes and located two male victims suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.

Emergency medical personnel initiated lifesaving efforts for victim #1. The efforts were met with negative results, and unfortunately the victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased on scene by Gilroy Fire Personnel.

Victim #2 also sustained critical wounds and he was transported to an area trauma center via air ambulance where he is listed in critical condition.

Preliminary information revealed that some sort of physical confrontation took place prior to the shooting. Investigators are processing the crime scene, interviewing witnesses and evaluating a variety of leads. The victim’s identities are being withheld until proper notifications are made.

The investigation is being handled by Homicide Detective Bolton. Anyone with additional information is urged to contact him or the Investigations Bureau 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: 02/11/2014