Fresno Double Shooting

Fugitive Gabino Pedraza Becerra wanted for murder and attempted murder

October 12, 2010

CALIFORNIA FUGITIVE NEWS -- A most wanted suspect in a double shooting, Gabino Pedraza Becerra, is actively sought by Fresno County Sheriff's Office for his involvement in a murder and attempted murder that occurred at a party in Fresno County, California.

Shortly after midnight on June 13, 2010, Gabino Pedraza Becerra purportedly shot and killed 19-year-old Edgar Chavez at a large party, which took place in a rural vineyard near Parlier, California. During the killing, Becerra also critically wounded another victim who has luckily survived the attack. Furthermore, the Fresno County Sheriff's Office Homicide unit believes the party drew more than 200 persons, after its location was spread through social networking.

Gabino Pedraza Becerra has a name tattooed on his left forearm "Sofia." He is further described as:

• Birth Date: January 17, 1991
• P.O.B: Mexico
• Height: 67 inches
• Weight: 117 pounds
• Eyes: Brown
• Hair: Black
• Sex: Male
• Race: Latino
• Nationality: Mexican

On June 16, 2010, a criminal warrant was issued for Gabino Pedraza Becerra arrest, proceeding the investigative conclusions of the Fresno County Sheriff's Office Homicide unit. Notably, this Homicide unit consists of eight deputy sheriffs, a sergeant and a lieutenant, and is responsible for the investigation of all homicides and violent crimes against victims within Fresno County. The unit's investigations also cover more than 260 cold cases, some dating back more than 35 years.

Lastly, anyone knowing the whereabouts of this fugitive murder suspect, Gabino Pedraza Becerra is asked to call Fresno County Sheriff's Office Homicide unit at 559-488-3111, or the California Bureau of Investigation and Intelligence at 916-227-1280 or 888-834-8200. Gabino Pedraza Becerra should be considered an armed and dangerous fugitive.