He hopes that todays verdict will not deter him from staying positive. Court costs and other additional expenses of legal action usually must be paid by the client. Martinez Henriquez was represented by two public defenders, Pedro Oliveros and Tamara York, for both of his trials. A17-year-old male was led from the home, shirtless and put into a police car. A Marin County jury has convicted an alleged gang leader in the deadly attack on a Novato High School student nearly seven years ago. They arrested a 17-year-old resident who peacefully surrendered with a towel around his waist. Mr. White said he came home last night to a crowd of police cars in front of his home, but wasn't home to witness anything relating to the shootings. Three suspects remain at large after a shooting near Novato that killed a Novato High School student and injured another Wednesday evening. Two were shot and stabbed. Over 2K Warriors fans go wild at Thrive City after win against Kings, CA influencer convicted of lying about kids' attempted kidnapping: DA, NFL player's 2-year-old daughter drowns in swimming pool. Image via Shutterstock. . Students are wanting to talk about the incident. You can also find the SSSPP and CAL/OSHA COVID Prevention Plan (CPP) here Prospective Families Parents Students Staff All Access Digital offer for just 99 cents! A former U.S. Forest Service firefighter, he has traveled extensively and covered a wide variety of issues during his career, including the Beijing Olympics, Hurricane Katrina, illegal American tourism in Cuba and a 40-day cross country car trip commemorating the history of automobile travel in America. Teachers showed up early Tuesday morning wearing Novato High School T-shirts to show their support to students as they returned to class for the first time since tragedy struck. He faces a potential sentence of 25 years to life in state prison. If you would like to contact Bond Legal to help you, please call 866-599-0297 or use the submission box found on this page. This case has been particularly difficult for all involved parties and the hope is that there can be closure. The bullets narrowly missed vital organs, and he feigned death until he could escape. Lupercio, 16 . All COVID-19 related information for NUSD including the Return to School Guide can be found here. Marin gang member sentenced to life in prison for brutal murder of two If you or a family member were injured or have lost a loved one in an accident or incident contact us now. Novato High School has canceled classes today after a horrifying crime. At the apartment community where SWAT teams swooped in to arrest a 17-year-old suspect Thursday, neighbors say he's a seemingly well behaved young man. The raid is happening in the 400 block of Rowland Blvd. It was a solemn day in Novato where high school students returned to class for the first time since one of their class mates was murdered. The Legal Advocate uses cookies, which are neccessary for this site to work properly. Eleventh grade student Emma Ulrich Looks on as she waits for the start of a press conference held at Novato High School addressing the double shooting involving students from the school that occurred on a trail in the Indian Valley Preserve in Novato, Calif., Thursday, May 26, 2016. Novato High School is seen in Novato, Thursday, May 26th, 2016. "I told her to stay away from any problems and then try to be support of the students," said parent Martha Ochoa. A second teenager died in a creek bed there. The second victim, also 17, was shot in the head and torso. 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At 12:20 p.m., the sheriff's office wrote on Twitter that the agency is "pursuing all leads" in the homicide. Teen suspects in slaying of Novato schoolmate charged as adults - SFGATE A second shooting victim was later located nearby, according to the sheriff's office. Bond Legal is organized as an LLC in Illinois and as a Professional Corporation in California. *Stefano Formica is licensed in CA and NV only. 16-year-old killed, 2 teens injured in Novato car crash Marin County Sheriff's Office deputies and Novato Police Department officers responded around 5:30 p.m. Wednesday and located one of the shooting victims on a quiet hiking trail on the edge of a country club community. Marin County Sheriff's Deputy Michelle Wagner holds a crime scene line as volunteers with the Marin County Sheriff's Search and Rescue Team get ready to search the trail on the Indian Valley Preserve which is the scene of a double shooting involving students from Novato High School in Novato, Thursday, May 26th, 2016. 17500 Red Hill Ave., Suite 100 "The message that I'm trying to deliver is there is no further threat to the community at this time," he said. NOVATO, CA- Novato High School will not be in session today, following a deadly double shooting in town last night, officials said. The Novato teenager killed in a solo-vehicle crash Sunday afternoon was celebrating his 16th birthday, friends say. The prosecution alleged that Alfaro and other defendants lured the victims to the site for a gang ambush. The jury found Juan Carlos Martinez Henriquez, 22, guilty of murder . Investigators remain at the scene this morning to search the area for evidence. pic.twitter.com/p0I2HqqHVk. Both suspects are linked to the fatal shooting of Guerra and the injuryassault ontheother Novato High School student, Marin County sheriff's officials said. NOVATO, CA, (February 19, 2022) - A San Marin High School student who was the passenger in a car that crashed Saturday night in Novato has succumbed to injuries. Alfaro, 27, is an alleged leader in MS-13, a Latin American gang known not just for criminal activity but for torture and dismemberment. "They knew where he was.". Pittman said one student was fatally shot while the other is in stable condition at a hospital after being shot and stabbed. Novato High School was closed Thursday for the day. Martinez Henriquez was prosecuted as an adult, but because he was younger than 25 when the crime happened, he will avoid the prospect of a life sentence without the possibility of parole. pic.twitter.com/qWsWRXisz2. "To ensure the safety of students and staff, and due to the uncertainty surrounding this situation, we are closing Novato High School on Thursday," the letter went on to say. The lieutenant would not yet disclose any additional information on the victims' ages or names, as the investigation continues. The neighbors aren't pleased with this because our kids go up there. First published on May 26, 2016 / 7:36 PM. Public File for KBCW-TV / KBCW 44 Cable 12. Right now, details on the connection between the school and the shooting are unclear, but a press conference has been scheduled for 9 a.m., at which time more information is expected. RELATED: 3 suspects at large after 1 killed in Novato double-shooting. 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He acknowledged being at the crime scene but denied personally killing the student, Edwin Ramirez Guerra. Members of the Marin County Sheriff's Office's Tactical Unit line up as they prepare for a raid on an apartment in the Leafwood Arms building on Leafwood Heights in Novato, Calif., Thursday, May 26, 2016. The district attorney announced that 17-year-old Juan Carlos Martinez Henriquez and 16-year-old Edwin Guevara will be tried as adults on murder and attempted murder charges. The jury acquitted Alfaro of a charge of trying to arrange the murder of an accomplice who cooperated with investigators. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. The Marin County Sheriffs Office has taken control of the investigation into the attack because it occurred on unincorporated land. / CBS/AP. Another student was hurt in the same attack and two other students were arrested in connection with the crimes. The victim told authorities he was shot and stabbed by three male attackers, Pittman said. At Novato High School, grief counselors were on hand to help the small community of 1,400 students. Check out Bay Area safety tracker, Bay Area Life; Sundays at 6:30 p.m. on ABC7, Second suspect in connection to fatal Novato shooting detained. Alfaro, 27, faces a potential sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole. Juan Carlos Martinez Henriquez, 21, is charged with one count of . Novato Shooting: Raids Executed at Homes; Two Suspects Detained The bullets narrowly missed vital organs, and he feigned death until he could escape. May 26, 2016, 7:47 AM. MarinSAR beginning search for evidence in & around crime scene. Speeding truck smashes into metal column in fatal Concord freeway crash, 4 dead in Mojave Desert community after shooting report, The dad whose wife and child were among 5 killed by a neighbor in Texas describes how the massacre unfolded. The verdict followed a second trial. The total minority enrollment is 57%, and 34% of students are economically disadvantaged. Legal services are limited to the foregoing states. Authorities identity of the Novato High School student that police say was killed by two fellow students. The suspects were described as three Hispanic males, according to the sheriff's office. On the website the student president says, "I am always here for anyone, even if we've never even communicated. UPDATE 3:30 P.M.: Authorities are searching for additional suspects in the Wednesday killing of a Novato High School student, according to the Marin County Sheriff's Office. Volunteers with the Marin County Sheriff's Search and Rescue Team get ready to search the trail on the Indian Valley Preserve which is the scene of a double shooting involving students from Novato High School in Novato, Calif. Thursday, May 26, 2016. This case has been particularly difficult for all involved parties and the hope is that there can be closure. / CBS San Francisco. Blanchard said her neighbor hadnt yet spoken with police. A wrongful death lawyer will stay updated on the official investigation and help ensure that their legal rights and best interests are protected. The Marin County Sheriff's Office says that the second suspect was captured following what was earlier described as a "tactical" raid in the 1400 block of Leafwood Drive, near Rowland and Novato boulevards. Articles published by The Legal Advocate, do not constitute or contain legal advice, but instead provide general information with respect to common issues encountered by the general public with respect to theoretical legal matters. All Rights Reserved. Three suspects remained at large after the shooting Wednesday night. NOVATO, Calif. (KGO) -- The Marin County District Attorney announced Tuesday that the two teens accused of fatally shooting and stabbing Novato High School student Edwin Ramirez, and wounding another, last Wednesday, will be tried as adults. The two suspects are not eligible for death penalty because they are minors. pic.twitter.com/F8oh3abLZG. Hello, we are Candice Bond* and Stefano G. Formica*, and the law firm of Bond Legal works closely with victims and their families impacted by a variety of accidents and tragedies. UPDATE 9:30 A.M.: One Novato High School student is hospitalized and another dead following last night's shooting in town, police confirmed this morning. About an hour and 20 minutes later, the Marin County Sheriff's Office tweeted a second suspect was in custody following another tactical raid on a residence on Leafwood Drive between RowlandBoulevard and Sunset Parkway. Legal analysts quoted may not be licensed in your state. School will resume on Tuesday, following a staff development day on Friday and the Memorial Day holiday on Monday, according to a notice on the school website. NOVATO, Calif. (KGO) -- Authorities identity of the Novato High School student that police say was killed by two fellow students.