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Los Altos Police Department
Wednesday May 6th, 2020 :: 05:28 p.m. PDT

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PRESS RELEASE: (UPDATE) Homicide

Update  
The victim has been identified as Roberto Riviera, a 48-year-old resident of Union City.  This is an active investigation and no further details will be released at this time. 

Los Altos, CA - On May 4, 2020 at 10:55 AM, Los Altos Police Officers responded to the 1000 block of Highlands Circle on the report of a shooting in the backyard of a residence.  Upon arrival, officers located a male victim in the backyard of the residence.  Officers immediately rendered medical aid.  Santa Clara County Fire Personnel responded and pronounced the victim deceased at 11:15 AM.  The suspect is outstanding, and the case is under investigation.  The victim was not a resident of the home.  

Individuals with information pertaining to this investigation are asked to contact Detective Sergeant Cameron Shearer of the Los Altos Police Department Investigative Services Division at (650) 947-2770.  Individuals wishing to remain anonymous may call the Los Altos Police Department Tip-Line at (650) 947-2774.  Anonymous tips may also be eligible for a cash reward when submitted to Silicon Valley Crime Stoppers at svcrimestoppers.org or via the P3TIPS mobile app.

Original Press Release
Los Altos, CA – On May 4, 2020 at 10:55 AM, Los Altos Police Officers responded to the 1000 block of Highlands Circle on the report of a shooting in the backyard of a residence.  Upon arrival, officers located a male victim in the backyard of the residence.  Officers immediately rendered medical aid.  Santa Clara County Fire Personnel responded and pronounced the victim deceased at 1115 hours.  The suspect is outstanding, and the case is under investigation.  The victim, who has yet to be identified, was not a resident of the home. 

Individuals with information pertaining to this investigation are asked to contact Detective Sergeant Cameron Shearer of the Los Altos Police Department Investigative Services Division at (650) 947-2770.
Individuals wishing to remain anonymous may call the Los Altos Police Department Tip-Line at (650) 947-2774.

 

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Los Altos Police Department
1 N San Antonio Rd
Los Altos, CA 94022

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