The FBI is searching for a man wanted in connection with the murder of a 14-year-old boy in the San Fernando Valley that took place nearly 21 years ago.
Manuel Virgen-Galvan allegedly shot and killed the teen on June 29, 2005, the FBI says.
While not identified by federal officials, a reward established in July 2005 by the L.A. City Council identified the young decedent as L.A. resident Ramiro Guardado; city officials listed him as being 15 years old when he died.
According to the FBI, Guardado was painting a friend’s bicycle when he was killed. The reward established by city officials states the suspect drove up to him, spoke to him and then shot him in the neck near the intersection of Astoria Street and Bradley Avenue.
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Further information released by the FBI shows Manuel Virgen-Galvan was charged with murder in L.A. County, and on July 7, 2005, a state warrant was issued. Less than a year later, on Jan. 26, 2006, he was charged federally with unlawful flight to avoid prosecution.
Manuel Virgen-Galvan as seen in a photo from 2004 released by the FBI.
A wanted poster for the suspect indicates he uses two different birthdates (March 12, 1980, and March 12, 1982) and has a number of aliases, including
Manuel Galvan-Solano (also spelled Manuel Galven Solano)
Virgen-Galvan is listed as standing 5 feet, 9 inches tall and weighing 165 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes, and is also said to be missing one of his front teeth.
Per the FBI, he may be residing in or has ties to Mexico.
He should be considered armed, dangerous and an escape risk, federal authorities added.
Anyone with information is asked to contact their local FBI office or the nearest American Embassy or Consulate.
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