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One male victim (name not disclosed); one male victim wounded

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One male victim (name not disclosed); one male victim wounded

Case
#1131
SourceFBI WantedUpdated Mar 15, 2026
Los Angeles County Superior Court; United States District Court, Central District of California; FBI
Homicide · Open - Unsolved; Fugitive at Large
15 years waiting · since 2010

CESAR VILLARREAL

Justice for One male victim (name not disclosed); one male victim wounded — the trail went cold in 2010, but the truth hasn't.

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Key leads to think about

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suspect
Lead #1

Cesar Villarreal is believed to be living in Mexico; has ties to Oregon and previously lived in Baldwin Park, California

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person
Lead #2

Villarreal may be traveling with longtime companion Obdulia Medina (not a fugitive) and potentially their daughter Ahtziri Citlalli Villarreal-Medina (DOB: May 9, 2006) and Medina's daughter Aileen Cecille Rey Diaz (DOB: January 6, 2001)

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evidence
Lead #3

Villarreal allegedly used a gun during the shooting; weapon details and ballistics evidence not specified

On May 21, 2010, Cesar Villarreal allegedly shot two men near a store in California following an argument, killing one and wounding the other. Villarreal, a convicted felon and gang member, fled and remains at large, believed to be hiding in Mexico. The case remains unsolved as authorities seek his capture to face murder and federal charges for unlawful flight to avoid prosecution.

Case
#1131
SourceFBI WantedUpdated Mar 15, 2026
Los Angeles County Superior Court; United States District Court, Central District of California; FBI

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clue
Lead #4

Why did Villarreal return to confront the two men after they fled the store, and what was the nature of the initial argument?

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Source Narrative

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

Villarreal allegedly shot two men at a store following an argument, killing one and wounding the other

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2010-06-11

State warrant issued

California Superior Court, Los Angeles County issued arrest warrant for murder

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2010-08-27

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:May 21, 2010
Last Updated:April 29, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:May 21, 2010
Last Updated:April 29, 2026

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