The person at the center of this case
Unknown male (deceased); second male (wounded)
Homicide · Open - Fugitive at Large
16 years waiting · since 2010
CESAR VILLARREAL
Justice for Unknown male (deceased); second male (wounded) — the trail went cold in 2010, but the truth hasn't.
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suspect
Lead #1Why did Villarreal flee to Mexico instead of facing charges, and what connections does he have there?
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person
Lead #2What is the current location and status of Obdulia Medina and the children traveling with Villarreal?
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location
Lead #3What ties does Villarreal have to Oregon, and has he been spotted there since 2010?
On May 21, 2010, Cesar Villarreal allegedly shot and killed one man and wounded another following an argument at a store in California, then fled to avoid prosecution. Villarreal, a convicted felon and gang member, is believed to be hiding in Mexico with his longtime companion and their children. The case remains unsolved with an active federal warrant, and authorities seek information on his whereabouts.
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Los Angeles County Superior Court; United States District Court, Central District of California; FBI
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evidence
Lead #4What evidence led to the identification of Villarreal as the shooter, and are there witnesses willing to testify?
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contact
Lead #5Has anyone had contact with Villarreal or Medina since the 2010 incident?
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Unlawful Flight to Avoid Prosecution - Murder; Attempted Murder; Assault with a Deadly Weapon Caution: Cesar Villarreal, a convicted felon and known gang member, is wanted for his alleged involvement in the shooting death of a man in California. On May 21, 2010, it is alleged that Villarreal, while at a store with his two young daughters, got in an argument with two men.
During the argument Villarreal allegedly pointed his gun at both men, who then fled the store. A short time later, Villarreal, while in his pickup truck without his daughters, found the two men a short distance from the store.
Villarreal then allegedly shot both men, wounding one and killing the other. Villarreal was charged with murder by the Superior Court of Los Angeles, County of Los Angeles, California, and a state warrant was issued for his arrest on June 11, 2010.
A federal arrest warrant was issued by the United States District Court, Central District of California, on August 27, 2010, after Villarreal was charged federally with unlawful flight to avoid prosecution. Villarreal may be in the company of his longtime companion, Obdulia Medina, who is not a fugitive from the law.
They may be accompanied by Medina’s daughter Aileen Cecille Rey Diaz (DOB: January 6, 2001). Villarreal and Medina have a daughter together, Ahtziri Citlalli Villarreal-Medina (DOB: May 9, 2006), who may be with them as well.
Remarks: Villarreal is believed to be living in Mexico. He has previously lived in Baldwin Park, California, and may have ties to Oregon.
Timeline of Events
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2010-05-21
Shooting Incident
Cesar Villarreal allegedly shot two men at a store in Los Angeles County, California, killing one and wounding the other. The incident followed an argument that began at the store.
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2010-06-11
State Warrant Issued
Los Angeles County Superior Court issued a state arrest warrant for Villarreal on charges of murder.
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2010-08-27
Federal Warrant Issued
United States District Court, Central District of California, issued a federal arrest warrant for unlawful flight to avoid prosecution.
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Case Information
Incident:May 21, 2010
Last Updated:October 29, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 21, 2010
Last Updated:October 29, 2026
Up to $5,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case