MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. – Four individuals suspected of being gang members were apprehended following an investigation into a Christmas Day robbery and shooting in Mountain View that left a child injured. The robbery occurred at a 7-Eleven store on 1905 Latham Street, where a necklace was stolen from someone. Later that day, a shooting took place about two blocks away on the 900 block of Clark Avenue, injuring a six-year-old boy in his home. The boy is expected to make a full recovery.
The police investigation led to the identification of four suspects, two of whom are adults and the other two are teenagers. Search warrants were issued for several locations in Sunnyvale, and arrest warrants were issued for the suspects. The two adults arrested were identified as Tristen Villanueva, 18, and Gilbert Murillo, 20, both from Mountain View. The two male juveniles arrested are also residents of Sunnyvale.
Villanueva was charged with robbery, assault likely to cause great bodily harm, conspiracy, and gang enhancement, while Murillo was charged with conspiracy and gang enhancement. The two teenage boys were also charged with conspiracy and gang enhancement, and one of them faces additional charges for violating his probation.
The Mountain View police gave credit to multiple law enforcement agencies and the fire department for their assistance in the investigation. They urged anyone with information about the shooting to come forward and provided contact information for individuals to reach out to. Anonymous tips can also be provided by calling a specified number.
The arrests serve as a significant development in the case and highlight the collaborative efforts of multiple law enforcement agencies. The injured child’s recovery and the apprehension of the suspected gang members bring a sense of relief to the community in Mountain View. The authorities will continue to investigate the incident to ensure the safety and well-being of the residents.