HomeMy WebLinkAbout13_05_28 Julio Jesus Romero Ramey Warrant 3700 Blk Columbus Shooting 105492
BAKERSFIELD POLICE
DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
Greg Williamson, Chief of Police
Contact: Michaela Beard
Public Information Office
661-326-3803
mbeard@bakersfieldpd.us
For Immediate Release May 28, 2013
The investigation into the double homicide which occurred in the 3700 block of Columbus Street on May
26, 2013, led to the identification of a suspect.
The Bakersfield Police Department obtained a Ramey Warrant for the arrest of Julio Jesus Romero, 21,
of Bakersfield, pictured in the attached photograph.
On May 28, 2013, at approximately 5:00 p.m., the Bakersfield Police Department’s S.W.A.T. Team arrived
in the 3900 block of Deacon Avenue, in an attempt to find Romero; however, he was not located.
Romero is considered armed and dangerous.
Anyone with information regarding Romero’s whereabouts is urged to contact the Bakersfield Police
Department at (661) 327-7111 or Detective Ryan Kroeker at (661) 326-3546.
Previous Press Release May 26, 2013
The investigation revealed there were a total of four victims who sustained gunshot wounds while
attending a party in the 3700 block of Columbus Street. Two of the victims sustained fatal wounds, while
the other two are in critical but stable condition at local hospitals. The first deceased victim is a 17-year-
old male Bakersfield resident whose name is not being released at this time. The second deceased
victim is identified as 20-year-old Jose Garcia III, of Bakersfield.
The two additional injured victims are identified as 20-year-old Ramon Garza and 20-year-old Reginald
Bailey, both from Bakersfield.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Bakersfield Police
Department at 327-7111 or Detective Ryan Kroeker at 326-3546.
Previous Press Release May 26, 2013
On 5/26/13, at approximately 1:18 AM, Officers of the Bakersfield Police Department were dispatched to
the 3700 block of Columbus St. for a report of gun shots being heard. Upon arrival, officers were able to
confirm four victims of gun shots with moderate to major injuries. The victims were transported to local
hospitals for treatment. The investigation is continuing. Anyone with information is urged to contact the
Bakersfield Police Department at 327-7111 or Detective Ryan Kroeker at 326-3546.
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