Man surrenders to cops for murder connection

Angel Avila was shot to death

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Posted: 11/02/2012
Last Updated: 202 days ago

BAKERSFIELD, Calif -  

A man was arrested after surrendering himself for connection to the death of Angel Avila in July.
 
On Thursday, at about 8:30 p.m., Alejandro Vizcarra surrendered himself and was arrested for connection in the murder of Angel Avila on July 27.
 
He was booked into the Kern County Jail for murder, possession of a firearm by a felon and participation in a criminal street gang.
 
On July 27, Avila was approached by a group, when one pulled out a gun and fired several rounds into his chest. Avila was transported to Kern Medical Center where he died a short time later.
 
Anyone with information regarding this case is urged to call the Bakersfield Police Department at 327-7111 or Detective Jeff Saso at 326-3535.

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