(KRON) — Ten suspected Sureños gang members are in custody and face charges in connection to 31 homicides committed across the Bay Area, the Oakland Police Department announced Thursday.
Eight of the suspects were arrested Wednesday during a multi-agency sweep, which included 10 search warrants served across Oakland, Modesto and Stockton. The arrests were part of a nine-year investigation led by OPD cold case investigator Jose Barocio.
“These two gangs were also involved in attempted murders, shootings, firearm trafficking, and robberies, as well as numerous shootings that have continued into 2025,” Barocio said in a statement.
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The U.S. Attorney’s Office has filed federal charges against nine of the suspects. Three others face state charges. Two of the suspects were already in custody during Wednesday’s arrests. Two more remain at large.
Of the 31 homicides, 24 were committed in Oakland, Oakland Police Assistant Chief James Beere said at Thursday’s press conference.
“These gang members have caused lasting damage to our community for years,” Beere said. “Their violent actions have left families mourning and communities forever changed.”
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee issued a statement to the families of those killed.
“To the families of victims: You have not been forgotten,” Lee said. “This operation represents years of investigative work, coordination across multiple agencies, and a shared determination to break the cycles of violence that have devastated too many Oakland families. It demonstrates our commitment to pursue justice relentlessly and work with every resource and partner necessary to hold those responsible to account.”
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Investigators also seized two guns during Wednesday’s raids. OPD made the arrests with help from the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office, the FBI, and the U.S. Marshals Service.