Marijuana-Related Shooting: Concord Man Found Guilty

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA — A Concord man accused of shooting a man who refused to sell him
marijuana two years ago was found guilty last week of attempted murder. Guido Ginochio fired two shots at a Concord man, hitting him in the back, the evening of Feb. 7, 2017, prosecutors said. The victim was outside his home and was trying to get back inside after refusing Ginochio's
request to sell him marijuana.

Hours later, Ginochio fired seven rounds into the Adaptive Learning Center on Clayton Road in Concord, according to prosecutors. During the shooting into the business, Ginochio was wearing a ballistic proof body vest, authorities said.

On Wednesday, a jury found Ginochio guilty of attempted murder with the enhancement of discharge of a firearm causing great bodily injury; and discharge of a firearm with gross negligence.

Ginochio faces a maximum sentence of 34 years to life in state prison. His sentencing will be May 3.

"All credit should be given to the victim, who bravely stood up to the defendant by testifying in court, and the jury for being attentive throughout the trial and ultimately delivering justice," said Adam McConney, Contra Costa County Deputy District Attorney.

By Bay City News Service

Patch file photo by Renee Schiavone