Police Arrest Two for Gang Shooting; Armed Man Still Wanted

Police have made two arrests in connection to the April 3 fatal shooting of a 30-year-old man in Gilroy.

On April 8, Jose Morales Cortez, 21, and a 17-year-old male were both taken into custody for their parts in the homicide. A third suspect, Juan Guerra, pictured above, has not been located and is considered armed and dangerous, Sgt. Pedro Espinoza said. 

The night of the shooting, police responded to the 7300 block of Chestnut Street and found two men suffering gunshot wounds. Jesse Emmanuel Silos, 30, of Firebaugh, died at the hospital, while the other man, a 37-year-old from Gilroy, is 

The shooting has been determined to be motivated by gang affiliation, Espinoza dais. 

Anyone who sees Guerra or who has information related to this incident is urged to call Robbery/Homicide Detective Bolton at (408) 846-0350. Parties wishing to remain anonymous may call We-Tip at 1-800-782-7463 (1-800-78-CRIME).