Two Men Face Charges of Attempted Murder Associated with Last Week’s Albion Shooting and Ensuing Manhunt

Jose Morfin Aguilara

Jose Morfin Aguilara

Last Friday, December 3, 2021, Albion Ridge Road residents were asked to shelter-in-place after suspects in an early morning shooting fled the scene.The order remained in place for over seven hours while law enforcement searched for the suspects.

Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office Captain Greg Van Patten told MendoFever that two men booked in the Mendocino County Jail that evening were involved in the shooting.

Both 29-year-old Santa Rosa man Jose Morfin Aguilara and 26-year-old Redwood Valley man Roberto Jesus Chavez Sousa face charges of attempted murder and a felony charge for conspiracy to commit a crime.

Aguilara, as per the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Booking logs, also faces a 20-year enhancement on using a weapon in the crime.

Chavez Sousa also has one charge specific to him, person using a firearm during the commision of a serious felony.

Both Aguilara and Chavez Sousa were found near the shooting scene several hours later during an area search, Captain Van Patten said.

When asked why the men were there that early morning, Captain Van Patten explained that information was “not clearly established for public release” adding there are “still more investigations ongoing into the motive.”

Roberto Jesus Chavez Sousa

Roberto Jesus Chavez Sousa

Please note, information regarding these circumstances is still forthcoming and we will work to follow-up so the public can understand as much of the story as possible.

Also, With due respect to the victim of the circumstances described, it must be stated that the charges contained in the booking log have not been proven in a court of law. In accordance with the legal principle of the presumption of innocence, any individual described should be presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Earlier: Manhunt Underway in Albion After Suspect Flees Following Early Morning Shooting That Resulted in Life-Threatening Injuries

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Tom O
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2 years ago

Future Netflix special incoming!

MM Survivor
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MM Survivor
2 years ago
Reply to  Tom O

Attempted Murder Mountain, I cant wait

William Harmon
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William Harmon
2 years ago

a couple of ” Call it friendo, I can’t call it for you…” types.

Farce
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Farce
2 years ago

“They are not sending us their best”

Michael R Ross
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Michael R Ross
2 years ago

I wonder if somehow this was related to drugs?

thetallone
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thetallone
2 years ago
Reply to  Michael R Ross

Definitely related to money.

Ur mom
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Ur mom
2 years ago
Reply to  Michael R Ross

Maybe they were body shamed in Instagram

Michael R Ross
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Michael R Ross
2 years ago

I wonder if this somehow had a connection with drugs?

Bozo
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Bozo
2 years ago
Reply to  Michael R Ross

Eh… ‘what doesn’t’ up in here NW California ?

Big Bang
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2 years ago

Well, it looks like the Amish are up to their ole’ tricks again! Tsk, tsk…

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Guest
2 years ago

Mendocino seems to be doing a better job catching their criminals. Glad they’re arrested! Great Job Mendocino Law Enforcement!

Ben Round
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Ben Round
2 years ago

Makes me kinda miss the Redbearded Burglar. These guys seem so boring and predictable. No folk ‘celebrities’ are they!
Condolences to the people of Mendocino county. 😉

To be clear. Yes, their alleged crimes are serious. And yes, my tongue is planted firmly in my cheek.

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Dillon
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Dillon
2 years ago

Make an example out of these dangerous criminals. Long sentences are mandatory or else they will be back at it again.