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J. Capacete #2998 Search Warrant SAPD 23-07962 Page 8 of 10 be interviewed. Medical staff identified two gunshot wounds to his left biceps, two gunshot to the left upper thigh, two gunshot wounds to the right thigh, and two gunshot wounds to the right calf. A bullet core was removed from his buttocks area during examination. Melgarejo’s blood vial(s) of “pre-transfusion blood” were collected and stored at OC Global Medical Center. Roberto Gonzalez-Diaz was interviewed by an Orange County District Attorney Investigator and Homicide Detective. Gonzalez-Diaz advised he picked up Melgarejo from his residence located at at approximately 6:00 PM. Gonzalez-Diaz said he allowed Melgarejo to drive his vehicle because he has had a previous driving under the influence of alcohol arrest and he wanted to consume alcohol. Gonzalez-Diaz claims they were on their way to a party when officers pulled them over. Melgarejo stopped along the east side of the street. All of a sudden, Melgarejo exited the vehicle and began to run. Gonzalez- Diaz said he heard numerous gunshots. Gonzalez-Diaz claims he unaware Melgarejo was in possession of a firearm. A records check of Gonzalez-Diaz revealed he is on Active PRCS for a weapons violation and an associate to the “BISHOP” street gang. Melgarejo is also a documented Bishop Street gang member with the moniker of “Saint”. During the processing of the crime scene, (13) 9mm cartridge cases were collected. The firearm recovered from the suspect is a 9mm caliber ghost gun. Gonzalez-Diaz was booked into the Santa Ana Jail for PC 29800(a)(1), Prohibited Person in Possession of a Firearm. A booking sheet was placed on Melgarejo for the charge of PC 664-187(a), Attempted Murder. On 4-11-2023, Detectives attempted to speak with Melgarejo under Miranda. Melgarejo requested to speak to an attorney. Based on the aforementioned reasons, I believe there is probable cause to search the 2003 GMC Yukon, license plate for evidence related to the crime of Penal Codes 664/187(a), attempted murder, for evidence, as well as collect buccal swabs for comparison to any biological swabs collected at the scene of the ongoing attempted murder investigation. Based upon your Affiant’s training, experience, and conversations that your Affiant had with other Law Enforcement Officers and/or reports that your Affiant has read, your Affiant knows DNA is unique to each individual and DNA can be used to establish possession of specific items.