San Pablo Police Department Press Release Re: Juan Vargas Wanted for Alleged Murder
San Pablo, CA – On Saturday, March 29, 2025, at 1:29 AM, San Pablo Police Officers responded to the 2000 block of 23rd Street for reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, witnesses reported a male subject had been shot by an unknown suspect and all involved parties fled the scene prior to police arrival.
An interagency medical alert was broadcast to area hospitals and shortly thereafter, officers discovered the victim had been driven to a local hospital by acquaintances, immediately following the incident and despite life-saving measures administered by hospital staff, the victim, Emmanuel Rodriguez Flores (26-year-old male, Richmond resident), tragically succumbed to his injuries.
SPPD Detectives responded to assume the investigation. Based upon witness statements and evidence gathered from the scene, SPPD Detectives identified 25-year-old Juan Vargas (San Pablo) as the suspect responsible for this homicide.
Detectives believe the victim was the intended target of this shooting and are continuing to investigate this as a possible street gang-related incident. In response to numerous active investigative leads, SPPD Detectives have since conducted extensive operations across the region, but have been unable to establish contact or locate Vargas for apprehension.
We are actively seeking information to locate homicide suspect Juan Vargas (25 years old, San Pablo). Vargas is described as an adult Hispanic male, approximately 5’5” tall, and weighing approximately 150 lbs. He has black hair, brown eyes, and dark-colored tattoos across his face and neck.
Vargas should be considered armed and dangerous, and should not be approached.
Send us a confidential email if you know his whereabouts to [email protected]