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Rollerblading Gunman Trial: New Evidence Unveiled
4 Feb
Summary
- New evidence emerged in the four-year-old West Central Fresno murder case.
- The victim died in his car, allegedly shot by a rollerblading gunman.
- Motive is believed to be linked to a civil lawsuit against the victim's employer.
New evidence has been presented in the ongoing trial for a West Central Fresno murder that occurred nearly four years ago. Alejandra Munoz and Guillermo Perez face murder charges in connection with the death of Richard Martin, who was fatally shot outside a FreshCo Foods store.
Investigators assert that the gunman was seen exiting Munoz's vehicle and was on rollerblades at the time of the shooting. During a recorded interview, Detective Ryan Rockwell pressed Munoz for the identity of the person with her, highlighting inconsistencies in her statements. Munoz eventually requested an interpreter and left the interview room, though Rockwell testified she understood the questions despite an accent.
The prosecution suggests the motive for the murder is tied to a civil lawsuit. The victim had recently settled a case against his previous employer, an individual with known connections to Munoz. The jury heard testimony from this employer last week and is expected to receive further evidence as the trial progresses.
