Crime & Safety

Update: 'Armed And Dangerous' Suspect In Windsor Market Shooting Identified

Police are searching for a 19-year-old Clearlake man suspected in a shooting that injured two at Estrella's Market, including a clerk.

WINDSOR, CA — Police are searching for a 19-year-old Clearlake man identified as the suspect in a shooting that injured two people Monday evening at Estrella’s Market in Windsor, according to the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office.

The suspect, Ricardo Bracamonte Monjaras, is suspected of attempted murder and is considered armed and dangerous, spokesman Juan Valencia said in a statement released on social media.
Two men injured in the shooting are expected to survive, and investigators continue to search for the suspect.

The shooting occurred at about 5:30 p.m. Monday at Estrella’s Market, 10351 Old Redwood Highway.
Bracamonte Monjaras was initially inside the store, briefly stepped outside, then returned, at which point authorities suspect he shot an adult male victim, Valencia said. Investigators believe one of the bullets ricocheted and struck a store employee in the ankle. Both victims were taken to a local hospital, he said.

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The suspect fled the scene in a burgundy SUV, according to early reports.

The Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office took over the investigation from Windsor police.

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Detectives arrested the suspect's father and brother. All three live in Clearlake, according to the Sheriff's Office.

His brother, Jesus Bracamonte Monjaras, 23, was arrested on suspicion of being a felony accessory and misdemeanor carrying a concealed firearm, Valencia said. His bail was set at $10,000, which he later posted.

Guadalupe Bracamonte, 54, the suspect's father, was arrested on suspicion of being a felony accessory and later released on zero bail, according to Valencia.

Anyone with information should call the Sheriff’s Office dispatch at 707-565-2121. Tips may be provided anonymously.

Authorities warned the public not to approach Bracamonte Monjaras, who they believe could be armed and dangerous.

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