Gilbert Sanchez was taken to Kern Medical Center, where he died as a result of his injuries.

Gilbert Sanchez was taken to Kern Medical Center, where he died as a result of his injuries. Homicide detectives arrived and continued the investigation. As information began to be developed, members of the Sheriff’s Gang Suppression unit were called in to assist in the investigation. Two men were identified as being involved in the killing of Sanchez, the KCSD reported.They were identified as Angel Cruz and Jerry Mendoza.Both are believed to be members of a local criminal street gang. Both men were located and arrested without incident, the KCSD reported.Two weapons believed to be used in the homicide have been recovered, the KCSD reported.Angel Cruz, 19, was booked into the Kern County Jail on the following charges: murder, robbery, conspiracy, and participation in a criminal street gang.
Jerry Mendoza, 18, was booked into the Kern County Jail on the following charges: murder, robbery, conspiracy, and participation in a criminal street gang

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