Vallejo Man Arrested in Connection with Two Homicides, Assault with Firearm
VALLEJO, CA — “The Vallejo Police Department (VPD) has arrested a Vallejo man in connection with two homicides and an assault with a firearm that occurred between July 28 and August 1, 2026.
On July 28, 2026, at approximately 8:05 p.m., officers assigned to the Vallejo Police Department Patrol Division responded to the 1400 block of Enterprise Street following reports of gunfire. The victim reported that an unknown male shot at him before fleeing the area on foot. The victim was not injured, and officers initiated an investigation.
Later that evening, at approximately 10:27 p.m., officers responded to the 3900 block of Sonoma Boulevard after receiving a report of an unresponsive male located within an encampment. Officers located an adult male suffering from at least one gunshot wound and showing no signs of life. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded and pronounced the victim deceased at the scene. Detectives assigned to the Vallejo Police Department Detective Division took over the investigation.
On August 1, 2026, at approximately 9:14 a.m., officers responded to the 3200 block of Sonoma Boulevard after receiving a report of an unresponsive male in a parking lot. Officers located an adult male suffering from at least one gunshot wound and showing no signs of life. Emergency Medical Services responded and pronounced the victim deceased at the scene. Detectives responded again and took over the investigation.
Through witness statements, forensic evidence, physical evidence recovered during the investigations, and additional investigative leads, detectives identified Angel Castillo Ramirez, a 30-year-old unhoused Vallejo resident, as the suspect. During the course of the investigation, detectives also recovered a firearm, which has been submitted for forensic examination.
Later that day, at approximately 4:49 p.m., a witness contacted the detectives and identified Angel Ramirez as the suspect in both homicides. The witness also provided Ramirez’s description and current location. Patrol officers immediately responded, located Ramirez walking on Enterprise Drive, and safely took him into custody without incident.
Following his arrest, Ramirez was advised of his Miranda Rights and agreed to speak with detectives. During the interview, Ramirez admitted to committing both homicides and the assault with a firearm that occurred on July 28, 2026.
Angel Ramirez was booked into the Solano County Jail on charges including two counts of murder and one count of assault with a deadly weapon involving a firearm. The Solano County District Attorney’s Office will review the case and determine the final charges filed.
Following both homicide investigations, the Vallejo Police Department activated the Neighborhood Impact Team (NIT), with the Integrated Health and Resource Team (IHART) providing trauma-informed outreach and connecting impacted residents, businesses, and community members with available support services and resources.
This incident marks the ninth homicide in the city of Vallejo for the year 2026.
Chief of Police Jason Ta stated, ‘Thanks to the coordinated efforts of our patrol officers, detectives, crime scene investigators, communications personnel, professional staff, and community members who provided information, the Vallejo Police Department was able to identify, locate, and arrest the suspect quickly. This case highlights the importance of teamwork and the vital role our community plays in helping us solve violent crimes.’
The identities of the homicide victims are being withheld pending formal notification of next of kin by the Solano County Sheriff’s Coroner’s Office.
Anyone with information regarding this case is urged to contact Detective Stephanie Diaz at (707) 648-5430 or Stephanie.Diaz@cityofvallejo.net or Detective Zach Horton at (707) 648-5425 or Zach.Horton@cityofvallejo.net. If you wish to remain anonymous, please call the Vallejo Police Department’s anonymous tip line at 1-800-488-9383.
For media inquiries, please contact Public Information Officer Sgt. Rashad Hollis by email at VallejoPolicePIO@cityofvallejo.net or by phone at (707) 567-4233.”
