DA Pamela Price Charges Man and Woman with Attempted Murder with Special Gun Enhancements in Freeway Shooting on Interstate 880
August 21, 2024
OAKLAND, CA — DA Pamela Price has charged Elias Nathaniel Jimenez (22) and co-defendant Maria Rosalia Martinez (43) with multiple felonies for an alleged freeway shooting in the City of Hayward. Both defendants, Mr. Jimenez and Ms. Martinez, are charged with one count of attempted murder, assault with a semi-automatic firearm, an additional count of shooting at an occupied motor vehicle, and possession of a large capacity magazine, among other charges. In addition, Mr. Jimenez, is charged with a special allegation-use of a firearm and a special allegation-loaded unregistered firearm.
The criminal complaint alleges that on or about August 6, 2024, Mr. Jimenez and Ms. Martinez shot into another vehicle that was occupied by an adult and an underage passenger traveling on Interstate 880.
“These allegations involve shooting from a moving vehicle at another car driving on the freeway, which is beyond dangerous,” says DA Pamela Price. The charges, which include enhancements, reflect the seriousness of these alleged crimes and my commitment to hold those accountable who use guns in our community for such senseless and violent acts.”
If convicted and sentenced of all charges, Elias Nathaniel Jimenez faces a maximum of 23 years and 9 months in state prison; Maria Rosalia Martinez faces a maximum of 13 years and 2 months in state prison. Both defendants are scheduled to appear for a bail hearing on August 27, 2024, in Department 112 at the Wiley Manuel Courthouse.
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