Crime

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.
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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