Suspect In Deadly Livermore Shooting Arrested In Elk Grove

LIVERMORE, CA — Livermore police announced Wednesday afternoon that an "armed and dangerous" suspect sought in an early morning killing has been arrested.

Local police issued a statewide alert to all law enforcement agencies, asking them to be on the lookout for 30-year-old Johnathon Michael Inocencio, who was wanted in connection with a fatal shooting Wednesday in Livermore. At approximately 1:45 p.m., Inocencio was tracked down in Elk Grove and arrested, Livermore Police Sgt. Steven Goard said.

Officers with the Elk Grove Police Department made the arrest, and Livermore police are in the process of taking custody of Inocencio and his vehicle, Goard said.

Wednesday's shooting was reported in 2700 block of Las Positas Road. When Livermore police officers responded to the scene shortly after 4 a.m., they found a local man with gunshot wounds to his upper torso. He died at the scene, according Goard.

During their investigation, police determined there was an argument between the victim and Inocencio, who is believed to be the shooter. Both men were transient and resided in the creek area near the crime scene, Goard said.

Inocencio fled the scene and a manhunt began for the "armed and dangerous" suspected killer.

"Johnathon Inocencio is considered armed and dangerous. If he is seen by the public, we encourage people to call 911 immediately," Goard said during the search.

If you have any information regarding this shooting, call the Livermore Police Tip-Line at
(925) 371-4790. Those who wish to remain anonymous may do so. You can also submit tips to You and Blue Tip Line at https://youandblue.org/LPD424/cases/homicide-investigation-19-4831.