Four arrests have been made by the Mountain View Police Department in connection to a Christmas Day shooting that left a six-year-old boy and an adult male injured, as reported by the city's official website. The suspects, nabbed after an in-depth investigation and a series of search and arrest warrants, are linked to both the shooting and an earlier robbery at a 7-11 convenience store on Latham St.
On Dec. 25, a brazen robbery saw a necklace stolen, later that day, bullets tore through the festive silence on Clark Avenue, striking its youngest victim, a boy in his lower body. The boy has since been hospitalized and is expected to make a full recovery, while the adult male also injured sustained a non-life-threatening wound.Hoodline shared grim details of the incident, a stark contrast to the holiday cheer one would expect on Christmas night.
The suspects, as detailed by Mountain View officials, include Tristen Villanueva, 18, who faces charges of robbery, assault with the likelihood of causing great bodily harm, conspiracy, and gang enhancement. Also caught was Gilbert Murillo, 20, slapped with charges of conspiracy and gang enhancement. Two male juveniles from Mountain View were taken into custody under conspiracy and gang enhancement charges; one faces extra heat for probation violation. The sweep across several addresses in Mountain View and Sunnyvale involved several area SWAT teams and involved no significant incidents, testament to the meticulous planning by the forces involved.
The operation showcased inter-agency collaboration with forces such as the Campbell Police Department, Los Altos Police Department, Santa Clara County Specialized Enforcement Team (SCCSET), Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety, and the Mountain View Fire Department coming together to execute the arrest warrants. The Mountain View Police Department continues to investigate and has called upon the community for any additional information. Those with knowledge of the tragic Christmas night event can reach out to Detective Josh Gould at [email protected], and Spanish speakers can contact Detective Angelica Espitia at [email protected]. An anonymous tip line is also available at 650-903-6618 for those who wish to provide information without revealing their identity.
