Crime & Safety

Search Effort Renewed For SMC Man Who Shot Ex In Head, Cops Say

The man is accused of shooting his pregnant ex-girlfriend in the head in Pacifica.

PACIFICA, CA — Police are asking for help locating a man wanted for shooting his pregnant ex-girlfriend in the head almost two years ago in Pacifica. Ricardo Colindres has been at large since the shooting, which was reported at 8:11 a.m. April 27, 2016, in the 1000 block of Terra Nova Boulevard.

Police said Colindres, now 28, was a transient and a former resident of Brisbane. He's described as a Hispanic man, 5 feet 5 inches tall, 125 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes.

Police issued a warrant for Colindres on suspicion of two counts of attempted murder and attempted kidnapping.

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The shooting was initially reported when someone heard a gunshot and screaming. Before the shooting, the Colindres and the victim were arguing, Capt. Joe Spanheimer said on the day of the shooting.

Despite being shot in the head the woman survived, according to Capt. Chris Clements.

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Police said they are working with the U.S. Marshal's Service to apprehend Colindres, who has family in the Brisbane area as well as in Lodi and Burson. He also spends time in Las Vegas, Nevada, according to police.

Anyone with information about the whereabouts of Colindres is asked to call the U.S. Marshal's Service tipline at (800) 336-0102 or the Pacifica Police Department at (650) 738-7314.

Police said the public should consider Colindres armed and dangerous and anyone who sees him should call 911.

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