Stanislaus County Most Wanted: Giovani Barocio, murder

Giovani Barocio is wanted by Modesto police on suspicion of murder in the shooting death of 20-year-old Erick Gomez, which investigators say was a gang-related attack that occurred Feb. 14, 2013, in the 2400 block of Vera Cruz Drive in north Modesto. Modesto Police Department

MOST WANTED

NAME: Giovani Barocio

CHARGE: Murder

DESCRIPTION: 23 years old, 5 feet 3 inches tall, 150 pounds, black hair, hazel eyes

THE CASE: Barocio is wanted by Modesto police on suspicion of murder in the shooting death of 20-year-old Erick Gomez, which investigators say was a gang-related attack that occurred Feb. 14, 2013, in the 2400 block of Vera Cruz Drive in north Modesto.

NOTES: A criminal grand jury has indicted Barocio along with eight other defendants. Investigators say Barocio was the gunman in the attack.

REPORT A TIP: Police ask anyone with information about Barocio’s whereabouts to call Crime Stoppers at (209) 521-4636. Tipsters can email through the Crime Stoppers website, www.stancrimetips.org,or text tips to CRIMES (274637) by typing “Tip704” plus a message. Callers to Crime Stoppers can remain anonymous and are eligible for a cash reward.

This story was originally published January 20, 2015 at 7:59 PM with the headline "Stanislaus County Most Wanted: Giovani Barocio, murder."

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