Roger Federico Villanueva Jr., 5/25/2008

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TURLOCK -- Name: Roger Federico Villanueva Jr.

Synopsis: Villanueva, 26, of Turlock had prior confrontations, including physical fights, with the suspects. During a party on the 200 block of Angelus Street to commemorate a victim from a prior shooting, Villanueva and Alvaro Saldana confronted each other just after 6 p.m. Ray Gutierrez intervened. Authorities say Gutierrez and Saldana shot Villanueva. Investigators said the men lured Villanueva, who had recently moved from Turlock to Gilbert, Ariz., to the back yard of an abandoned home before shooting him.

Motivation: Gang involvement, prior confrontations

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Suspect: Police arrested Raymond Gutierrez and Alvaro Saldana, both of Turlock, on suspicion of murder.

Status: Both men are being held at Stanislaus County Jail with bails of $4 million. To find current custody information and upcoming court dates, visit the In Custody Report (PDF).

Authorities ask anyone with information about this homicide to call Detective Brandon Bertram at 668-5550, ext. 6623, or Crime Stoppers at 521-4636. Tipsters can e-mail tips on the Crime Stoppers Web site, or text them to CRIMES (274637) by typing "Tip704" plus the message. Tipsters can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward.

If you would like to submit photos of this victim or have other information to share, please email homicides@modbee.com.