Post by Scumhunter on Apr 22, 2018 0:20:36 GMT -5
(Above photo credit: ktla.com via Los Angeles Police Department)
Fugitive Profile as of January 24th, 2019: (Based on "In Pursuit" airing and ID channel page, fbi.gov website profile)
Aliases:"Grinch", "Bullet", "Ryder", Derek Dominguez, Derek Brian Dominguez
Date(s) of Birth Used: June 11, 1989
Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California
Hair: Black
Eyes: Brown
Height: 5'4" to 5'7"
Weight: 170 to 190 pounds
Sex: Male
Race: White (Hispanic)
Occupation: Construction Worker, Factory Worker
Nationality: American
Scars and Marks: Dominguez has numerous tattoos, including: devil horns on his head; the letters "VN" (for Van Nuys) on the back of his head; lips on his left neck; the word "Dominguez" on his upper chest; and "sleeves" on both arms. It is likely he has obtained additional tattoos. The tattoos on his head may be obscured if he has grown his hair out.
Remarks: Dominguez may have attempted to change his appearance by gaining weight, growing out his hair, and growing facial hair.
Possible Locations (From In Pursuit story): Has connections to Antelope Valley, Bakersfield, and San Fernando Valley.
From ktla.com:
A man who allegedly fatally shot another man outside a KFC in Northridge on New Year’s Eve apparently became upset because someone looked at him the wrong way, LAPD officials said Tuesday in announcing the identity of the suspected gunman who remains at large.
Meanwhile, a woman previously believed to be connected to the crime was arrested in January, but released pending further investigation, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
Jorge Reyes Jr. was shot to death in the parking lot of the restaurant at 8644 Balboa Boulevard.
He was sitting on the front passenger seat of a vehicle when a man approached and started arguing with him, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
The other man started shooting at the victim, who got out of the car and ran before being struck multiple times and falling on the ground.
The shooter drove off in an older sedan with a woman, police had said.
Reyes was declared dead at the scene.
Police said that information from the community led to the identification of Derek Dominguez, 28, and Mallely Espinoza, also 28. The two are boyfriend and girlfriend, Detective Ryan Verna said during a news conference Tuesday. He added that Dominguez is believed to the the shooter in the incident.
Verna said the victim and suspect did not know each other and that the shooting appears to have stemmed from a "disrespect issue."
"It's believed that it was a simple look, the wrong look, that's what caused this incident," the detective said.
He explained that Dominguez and Espinoza were at the KFC ordering food with their children when someone looked at Dominguez when he became upset. He then walked outside and shot the victim, Verna said.
Espinoza was arrested on Jan. 22, but was later released pending further investigation, police said.
A warrant for murder was filed against Dominguez on Jan. 25, but he remains at large.
Police said he has connections in the San Fernando Valley, the Antelope Valley and Bakersfield.
Photos released by the LAPD on Tuesday show that Dominguez has several tattoos on his neck and head, including one of devil horns.
Anyone with information about his whereabouts can call the Verna at 818-374-1921.
ktla.com/2018/03/20/man-identified-in-connection-with-new-years-eve-fatal-shooting-of-23-year-old-in-northridge-remains-at-large/
UPDATE: As of January 16th, 2019 Dominguez is still at large and anyone with information on his whereabouts can also call or text "In Pursuit" on the Investigation Discovery channel at 833-378-7783 and/or submit a tip at the show's website: www.InPursuitTips.com
UPDATE #2: In August of 2020, Dominguez was added to the FBI's website for overall most wanted fugitives: www.fbi.gov/wanted/murders/derek-bryan-dominguez
Thoughts? Just a relatively unimportant technical note that I put 2018 as Dominguez' wanted year since his warrant was issued on Jan. 25th, 2018. (He allegedly shot and killed Jorge Reyes Jr. on December 31st, 2017).
In any case, this case definitely belongs in the senseless alleged murders hall of shame. If what Dominguez is accused of is true, I wonder if he feels it was worth it to have to abandon his children and girlfriend and go on the run and not to mention go to jail for perhaps the rest of his life if found guilty and convicted all because some dude he didn't even know looked at him the wrong way.
I am assuming that Dominguez is unfortunately still at large as of this posting date (4/22/2018) since I see no updates stating otherwise but as always if anyone has any updates, please feel free to let us know.
Also, here are the aforementioned neck and head tattoos photos for Dominguez (once again, photo credits: ktla.com via L.A.P.D.):
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