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HOLLISTER
A 19-year-old Hollister man was shot and killed Saturday in Watsonville while playing basketball outside with family and friends, according to a statement from the Watsonville Police Department.
Angel G. Escobedo died Saturday from multiple gunshot wounds at the basketball court in the Apple Hill community, according to police. Sgt. Saul Gonzalez told the Free Lance today the department has made no arrests related to the homicide.
“We’re still investigating it,” he said. “We have some leads to go on.”
It happened about 2:30 p.m. Saturday. Two subjects approached Escobedo and his companions and asked if they had gang affiliations, according to police. One of the men returned a few minutes later with a handgun and shot Escobedo several times while he tried to flee for safety.
Police note there is no reason at this time to believe Escobedo or his companions had any gang affiliations and that suspect descriptions will be released later.
The Watsonville Police Department asks anyone with information to call (831) 768-3350.
