Crime & Safety
Hells Angels Linked To Chris Stapleton Concert Killing: Cops
The FBI raided San Francisco's Hells Angels clubhouse Tuesday in connection with the investigation, police said.
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA — Five suspected Hells Angels Motorcycle Club members were arrested Tuesday in connection with two separate incidents at the June 18 Chris Stapleton concert at Shoreline Amphitheatre, one of which resulted in a fatality, Mountain View police said.
An off-duty police officer was assaulted in a separate incident at the concert, authorities said.
Months of investigation. Countless hours of follow-up. Today in collaboration with several law enforcement partners, five were arrested in connection with two separate incidents -- one of which was a homicide -- that occurred at a concert in June. More: https://t.co/ZxXhnAcYyN pic.twitter.com/j86aEILBLa
— Mountain View Police (@MountainViewPD) November 15, 2022
Logan Winterton, 37 of San Francisco, was arrested on suspicion of murder and assault by means to likely to produce great bodily injury, police said.
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Julio Moran, 43 of San Mateo, David Wiesenhaven, 38 of San Francisco, Raymond Cunanan, 42 of Pleasant Hill and Dominic Guardado, 33 of San Francisco, were arrested on lesser charges, according to police.
The FBI raided San Francisco’s Hells Angels clubhouse Tuesday in connection with the investigation, police said.
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Shortly before 10:45 p.m. June 18 officers responded to reports of a man who was found unresponsive near the Stage Right Cafe at the venue.
Responding personnel, including Mountain View firefighters, attempted life-saving measures rushed the man to an area hospital for further treatment, where he died a week later
The victim has been identified as Juan Gonzalez, 41 of Bakersfield.
An off-duty officer at the concert that night was assaulted by a group of men near a collection of portable restrooms before they walked away from the area, police said.
Investigators determined that the suspects knew each other and appeared to be associated with the Hells Angels.
“This was an extremely sensitive situation,” Mountain View Police Chief Chris Hsiung said in a statement.
“We knew early on that we needed to be meticulous and diligent in our pursuit of justice for the victims in these cases.”
The arrests followed what authorities described as an exhaustive investigation during which the agency conferred with the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office. Federal partners, including the FBI and the ATF, were also consulted, police said.
“I am exceptionally grateful for the dedication and tenacity our detectives put into this case to bring justice to the victims involved,” Hsiung said.
“I know many wanted answers and updates, and we appreciate your patience. Know that our team gave it their all to get us here today.”
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