Police in San Pablo have identified a suspect in a March fatal shooting but have been unable to locate him, the department said Thursday.
Surveillance video and a photo of the suspect, Juan Vargas, 25, were released by the department in an effort to find him.
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WATCH HEREOn March 29 at about 1:30 a.m., officers responded to the 2000 block of 23rd Street in San Pablo on a report of a shooting. Witnesses at the scene said that a man had been shot by an unknown suspect and everyone involved- including the victim- had fled before police arrived.
A call went out to local hospitals in an effort to find the victim and he was reportedly delivered to one by acquaintances. The victim, 26-year-old Emmanuel Rodriguez of Richmond, succumbed to his injuries at the hospital and died.
Detectives identified Vargas as a possible suspect and he is alleged to have intentionally shot Rodriguez in what police say was a gang-related shooting.
Despite extensive searches for Vargas, he has yet to be located, police said.
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Vargas is Hispanic, about 5 feet, 5 inches tall and about 150 pounds. He has black hair, brown eyes and has dark-colored tattoos across his face and neck.
Vargas should be considered armed and dangerous, police said, and should not be approached.
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SIGN UP Anyone who sees Vargas should please call local law enforcement or call 911 for an emergency. Anyone with information regarding this shooting and/or the whereabouts of Vargas should please contact the San Pablo Police Department Investigations Division at 510-215-3150.
