Christmas Killer

Fugitive Edgar Carrillo flees after shooting his victim on Christmas

June 21, 2010

CALIFORNIA FUGITIVE NEWS -- The Sacramento Police Department has been searching for for Edgar Carrillo since Christmas of 2008. Carrillo is accused of killing 24-year-old Francisco Torres-Fernandez, a resident of the North Highlands area of the Sacramento-Arden-Arcade-Roseville Metropolitan. Additionally, Carrillo has been charged with murder as well as assault with a deadly weapon.

Fugitive Edgar Carrillo - Christmas killer

According Sacramento Police, on December 25, 2008, at approximately 12:07 a.m., Officers responded to the 2300 block of North Avenue answering a 911 report of a shooting. Upon arrival, Officers found Francisco Torres-Fernandez dead at the scene. Further police investigation determined that an argument between the two men led to Carrillo shooting Torres-Fernandez. Carrillo is believed to have fled the area in a green 2000 Nissan X-Terra.

Since this killing arose from an argument, the murder should be considered a personal cause homicide. What is more, Carrillo shot his victim on Christmas, celebrated within the United States as a time of to spread goodwill and peace. Carrillo actions show severely abnormal behavior, so he may suffer from bipolar disorder with possible outbursts of rage. Persons who come in contact with Carrillo should use extreme caution, and he should also be considered armed and dangerous.

This suspected Christmas killer, Edgar Gomez Carrillo a.k.a Edgar Gomez Cariyo is described as:

• Birth Date: August 18, 1982
• Height: 65 inches
• Weight: 155 pounds
• Eyes: Brown
• Hair: Black
• Sex: Male
• Race: Latino
• Warrant: SA 02779688

Lastly, individuals who can provide information that will lead to the arrest of Edgar Carrillo may be eligible for a reward up to $1,000. To notify police anonymously of this fugitive's whereabouts call 1-800-222-7463.