Lemoore police, SWAT team, Task Force arrest three suspects, discover arsenal

Suspect Johnny Ramirez

The search warrant produced five assault rifle type firearms, one bolt action rifle, one submachine gun, and hundreds of rounds of ammunition.

Local law enforcement agencies obtained a search warrant after arresting a pair of adult suspects and one juvenile suspect who according to police may have been responsible for a shooting incident on Sunday, March 8 at Lemoore’s Himalaya Dr. Lemoore officers, during their investigation, discovered numerous bullet holes and several spent shell casings in the street.

The residence was occupied during the shooting, but no one was hurt in the incident.

Suspect Koepa Jeff

Lemoore police investigators took over the investigation and discovered evidence showing the suspects’ vehicle. Two males were also seen approaching the residence with what appeared to be assault rifle type firearms and then running away from the scene.

Police investigators identified suspects Koepa Jeff, 18, Johnny Ramirez, 18, and a male juvenile they say may have been responsible for the shooting. Police arrested the three suspects as of Wednesday, March 19. Investigators also located the vehicle involved in the incident and serve a search warrant on the Jackson Avenue address where they found the arsenal of weapons.

Police charged all three suspects with attempted murder, shooting at an inhabited dwelling, and conspiracy to commit a crime.