The person at the center of this case
One male victim (name not disclosed); one male attempted murder victim
Homicide · Open
20 years waiting · since 2006
CARLOS FELINO HERNANDEZ
Justice for One male victim (name not disclosed); one male attempted murder victim — the trail went cold in 2006, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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suspect
Lead #1Where in Mexico may Hernandez be hiding? What known associates or family connections does he have there?
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evidence
Lead #2Was the firearm recovered? Can ballistics connect Hernandez definitively to the fatal shooting?
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witness
Lead #3Who were the partygoers present? Can witnesses identify Hernandez and provide details about the altercation?
On July 23, 2006, Carlos Felino Hernandez allegedly opened fire at a party in Pico Rivera, California, killing one man and attempting to murder another during an altercation. After his initial weapon misfired during an attempted shooting, Hernandez fired into a crowd, striking a bystander fatally before fleeing the scene. He remains a federal fugitive with suspected ties to Mexico, wanted under state murder charges and federal unlawful flight to avoid prosecution.
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Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles; United States District Court, Central District of California
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clue
Lead #4Why did Hernandez's weapon misfire? Was it a mechanical defect or user error that may help identify the gun?
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Source Narrative
Unlawful Flight to Avoid Prosecution - Murder, Attempted Murder Caution: Carlos Felino Hernandez is wanted for his alleged involvement in a murder and an attempted murder in 2006. On July 23, 2006, Hernandez allegedly attended a party in Pico Rivera, California, where he became engaged in a fight with another partygoer.
Hernandez allegedly chased the man into the street and attempted to shoot him. When his weapon misfired, Hernandez allegedly turned and shot a different man, killing him instantly.
Upon fleeing the scene, Hernandez allegedly fired several rounds into the crowd that had gathered by the victim. Hernandez was charged with murder by the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, and a state warrant was issued for his arrest on October 12, 2006.
A federal arrest warrant was issued by the United States District Court, Central District of California, Los Angeles, California, on December 15, 2010, after Hernandez was charged federally with unlawful flight to avoid prosecution. Remarks: Hernandez may be residing in, and has ties to, Mexico.
Timeline of Events
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2006-07-23
Shooting Incident
Carlos Felino Hernandez allegedly engaged in a fight at a party, chased a man into the street, attempted to shoot him, weapon misfired, then shot and killed a different man; fired several rounds into the crowd before fleeing
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2006-10-12
State Warrant Issued
California Superior Court, County of Los Angeles issued a state arrest warrant for murder
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2010-12-15
Federal Warrant Issued
United States District Court, Central District of California issued federal arrest warrant for unlawful flight to avoid prosecution
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Case Information
Incident:July 23, 2006
Last Updated:September 10, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:July 23, 2006
Last Updated:September 10, 2026
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