Authorities are on the lookout for 25-year-old Juan Vargas, identified as the suspect in a deadly shooting from late March in San Pablo. The San Pablo Police Department reports that police officers were called to the 2000 block of 23rd Street following reports of a shooting at around 1:29 AM on Saturday, March 29. Witnesses at the scene told officers an unknown assailant had shot a male and that the parties involved had fled before law enforcement's arrival.
The victim, 26-year-old Emmanuel Rodriguez Flores of Richmond, was later discovered at a local hospital where acquaintances had transported him. Despite efforts from hospital staff, Flores succumbed to his injuries. The police, based on witness statements and evidence from the shooting location, identified Vargas as the person responsible. The investigators are considering the shooting to be gang-related, potentially. Although detectives have conducted comprehensive searches across the area, they have yet to contact or locate Vargas.
San Pablo Police Department describes Juan Vargas as an adult Hispanic male, approximately 5’5” tall, weighing about 150lbs, with black hair and brown eyes. Noteworthy are the dark-colored tattoos decorating his face and neck. He is deemed armed and dangerous, and the public is strongly advised against approaching him. For emergencies, contacting 911 is recommended, and anyone with information on the case or Vargas’ whereabouts is encouraged to contact the San Pablo Police Department’s Investigations Division at 510-215-3150.
