Monday, April 13, 2020 - 7:08pm By The Leader Staff

Suspect Rudy Zamora

The Lemoore Police Department Investigations Unit, while following up April 9 on what the department referred to as a gang-related April 5 shooting, located a black Acura that officers believe was used in the shooting on Avocado Dr.

Officers watched as the vehicle left the residence and attempted to stop the driver. The driver refused to yield and dropped off the front passenger. After a brief pursuit, the driver was taken into custody and identified as a 30-year-old suspect Rudy Zamora.

Police found the passenger, a 17-year-old suspect, hiding in a backyard on Banyan Dr. and arrested him. Police say he was carrying a stolen and loaded .357 revolver.

A search of the vehicle by police found several rounds of ammunition and gang indicia.

Lemoore police announce officers arrest pair of suspects in April 5 gang-related shooting

Police booked Zamora into the Kings County Jail for evading arrest, firearm violations, and three outstanding warrants out of Kings County. The juvenile was taken into custody at booked at the KCJC for multiple firearm-related charges and participating in a criminal street gang.