The Yuba County Sheriff’s Office has identified the victim in a deadly shooting that happened last week in Olivehurst.<\/p>\n
Deputies responded on the night of March 20 to an address along 6th Avenue following reports of a verbal altercation at a gathering. When they arrived, they found one man suffering from gunshot wounds.<\/p>\n
The victim was taken to Adventist Health and Rideout for emergency treatment, where he was later pronounced dead. He has since been identified as 30-year-old Olivehurst resident Benito Valle.<\/p>\n
During the investigation, detectives canvassed the area for witnesses and evidence and identified vehicles connected to the suspects. That led to the arrests<\/a> of 21-year-old Adrian Vega of Yuba City and 24-year-old Namee Najarro of Marysville.<\/p>\n Both suspects have been booked on multiple charges, including homicide, assault with a firearm, felon in possession of a firearm, felon in possession of ammunition and carrying a loaded firearm.<\/p>\n Authorities said the investigation remains active, and detectives are continuing efforts to determine whether additional suspects may be involved.<\/p>\n