Last month, a mass execution of six people in Goshen (Central California) left citizens of the small working-class town in a state of horror and shock. Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux described the cartel-like murders as "targeted" and "very personal." This was a tragically accurate explanation for how an entire family, including a 16-year-old mother and her 6-month-old baby, were fatally shot in the head by two gunmen. According to reports, the kill shots were fired around 3:30 am, and shortly after that, the two suspects fled the scene. The assailants remained at large until Friday when they were tracked down by AFT (Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives) agents during a confrontation that ended in a shootout and their arrest.
Angel "Nanu" Uriarte (35) and Noah Beard (25) have been identified as the suspects behind the "Goshen Massacre" that took place in mid-January. Law enforcement reportedly confirmed their belief that the pair has alleged ties to Norteño, a criminal organization comprised mainly of Mexican American members primarily operating out of Northern California. Following their shootout with the ATF, Uriate was transported to the hospital for a gunshot wound while his associate, Beard, was taken into custody.
Based on the information obtained after the January shootings and the February arrests, law enforcement ascertained that the primary target of the "Goshen Massacre" was Eladio Parraz Jr. (52), a man believed to have been a known enemy of Norteño. Sadly, Eladio's relatives, Rosa Parraz (72), Marcos Parraz (19), Alissa Parraz (16), her baby, and Jennifer Anaya (64) were also victims of the horrific incident.
Over 900 gangs have been recognized in Tulare County. The area is considered to be a hotspot for Norteño activity. In the wake of the "Goshen Massacre," Sheriff Mike Boudreaux has begun lobbying for Governor Gavin Newsome to reverse course on his effort to halt the death penalty in California.
Source: KTVU
