BOISE, Idaho — The Nampa Police Department (NPD)has arrested six people in connection to a deadly shooting that killed an innocent bystander in September 2022. The department said they arrested six local gang members who allegedly were involved in a shooting that killed 23-year-old Joe Flores in the parking lot in front of Buffalo Wild Wings in Nampa.
"This investigation has been ongoing since day one. The work happening behind the scenes has been nonstop, and it has obviously paid off with a solid case and multiple arrests," Chief Joe Huff said in a news release. "Some have criticized Nampa PD during this investigation, but the steadfast work of the detectives has produced some great results. In the end, every unit of the Nampa Police Department played a role in putting these gang members behind bars. I'm proud of the dedication and teamwork of my co-workers. We also appreciate the assistance from our law enforcement partners at the Canyon County Sheriff's Office, Caldwell Police Department, Idaho Department of Corrections and Canyon County Prosecutor's Office."
Police provided a list of the suspects and their charges:
- Brian G. Moreno, 23 years old, Nampa
- First Degree Murder with gang enhancement
- Rioting with gang enhancement
- Pedro A. Navarro Jr., 21 years old, Caldwell
- Aid and Abet First Degree Murder with gang enhancement
- Rioting with gang enhancement
- Lazaro C. Vela, 18 years old, Nampa
- Attempted First Degree Murder with gang enhancement
- Rioting with gang enhancement
- Gabriel Bernal, 24 years old, Nampa
- Accessory to a felony
- Rioting with gang enhancement
- Emanuel Bautista Roblero (last name: Bautista Roblero), 21 years old, Nampa
- Accessory to a felony
- Rioting with gang enhancement
- Emmanuel D. Saiz, 19 years old, Nampa
- Rioting with gang enhancement
The shooting happened back on September 1, 2022, and police found Flores near Buffalo Wild Wings with gunshot wounds. Officers and medical personnel attempted lifesaving measures, but he died at the scene.
Another man later arrived at the hospital with gunshot wounds. Nampa Police said Tuesday the wounds were non-life-threatening. His name has not been released.
As KTVB previously reported, the family had been hoping for answers regarding their son's death.
NPD said the investigation is ongoing and there could be additional charges added.
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