I’m not saying you’re wrong, but I still think there is more to it than just robbery, even with the racial motive black vs. Hispanic added in.
She and Isaiah Washington, a 21-year-old Oakland resident, are linked to the deaths of Rafael Avila and Carlos Buenrostro, both 18 and from Hayward, who were shot numerous times in the back as they lie on the ground after being robbed.
It appears that the suspects had been driving around looking for people to rob when they spotted the victims on the 21600 block of Westpark Street, near A Street and Hesperian Boulevard in Hayward, Hayward Capt. Darryl McAllister said.
He said police believe the two victims were ordered to the ground, and after their car and pockets were searched for valuables, they were shot for no apparent reason.
“There is no sign of any provocation or resistance from the
victims,” McAllister said.
He added that it appears both suspects wielded the weapon, either jointly or passing it back and forth.
“We can put the gun in the hands of both of them,” McAllister said. “We believe she is an actual shooter and he was helping to orchestrate, if not holding it himself. We believe both are responsible.”
There initially wasn’t enough evidence to hold the girl, but McAllister said after a “hell of a lot of investigation,” they collected forensic evidence to make a case to the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office.
Homicide charges have been added to Washington’s case, and he is scheduled to be in court Thursday.