FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The alleged “Westside Shooter” is caught says the Fresno County DA.
42 year-old Jorge Javier Gracia of Kerman has been charged in a Felony Complaint for the string of shootings last November and December west of Fresno.
More than a half dozen shootings took place with rounds have been fired at vehicles in both Fresno and Madera counties.
The Fresno County District Attorney’s Office announced Gracia will face five-felony counts of Assault with a Semiautomatic Firearm as well as allegations that he personally used a handgun in the commission of the offenses.
The Complaint also alleges that Gracia was previously convicted of the two (2) prior “strike” offenses of Rape in 1997, and Assault with Intent to the Commit Rape in 1999.
He could spend life in prison if convicted. His arraignment is Friday.
On Friday, Fresno County Sheriff Margaret Mims will provide the public with an update on the case.
