Canal Alliance

San Rafael, CA – January 7, 2010.  San Rafael Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying two people who may be witnesses to the November homicide of a young man shot and killed outside his apartment.

On Monday, November 30th at 9:05 p.m. police responded to multiple reports of gunshots heard in the area of 100 Larkspur Street.  Arriving officers found a man down on the ground in the courtyard of the apartment complex.  The 22 year man had been shot and was pronounced dead at the scene. The victim, later identified as Donald Espinoza-Ordonez, had just moved into the building that same day.

Investigators have learned that a man and woman seen in a nearby liquor store one hour prior to the shooting may be witnesses and have information vital to the case.  The surveillance photos were taken at 8:00 p.m. in Al’s Liquors at 36 Medway Road.  The store is about 2 blocks from the shooting scene.   

Anyone with information or who can identify these subjects is asked to call San Rafael Police at 415.485.3000 or Crime Stoppers at 800.222.8477.  This phone number will accommodate all languages.  Callers can remain anonymous and may earn a possible reward.  Tips can also be made online at www.bayareacrimestoppers.org.