Police are investigating a capturing that occurred throughout a celebration at a Gilroy Metropolis Council member’s dwelling early Saturday morning that left one particular person lifeless.
Three different individuals had been additionally injured when an altercation had taken place simply earlier than officers arrived on the dwelling of Metropolis Council Member Rebeca Armendariz, police mentioned.
One particular person died on the scene in what police described as a murder. The opposite three had been taken to the hospital, two with accidents believed to be life-threatening, in keeping with police. The victims’ ages vary from 17 to 19.
Gilroy Councilmember Rebeca Armendariz.
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“By now you could have seen the put up from Gilroy Police Division relating to the investigation of a capturing on Las Animas, or one in all many social media put up speculating concerning the occasion and people concerned,” Armendariz mentioned in a press release. “As a result of this stays an lively investigation, I’m unable to share extra right now however I wish to thank all the members of the neighborhood who’ve reached out to specific their issues for his or her persistence.”
Gilroy police mentioned on Sunday {that a} suspect was in custody. Gilroy resident Benjamin David Calderon, 19, has been arrested in reference to the shootings, though no additional particulars had been launched.
“I’m grateful that my household and I, who dwell on Las Animas, weren’t harm on this tragedy, and I pray for these whose family members have been touched by what has occurred,” Armendariz mentioned. “Within the meantime, we’re giving our full cooperation to the Gilroy Police Division on this investigation. Our major concern is for the people impacted and their households. We hope the Gilroy neighborhood will come along with love and help for these touched by yesterday’s occasions on the acceptable time.”
SFGATE managing editor Katie Dowd and Bay Metropolis Information Service contributed to this report.
