Wanted: Erick Julian Ortega

WANTED FILE

Erick Julian Ortega

Wanted for unlawful flight to avoid prosecution and murder charges.

An alleged member of the North Side Redondo street gang, is wanted for his alleged involvement in the murder of a man in Redondo Beach, California on June 21, 2013. Ortega allegedly shot the man multiple times as the man left a family member's home, then fled in a silver Chrysler 300 which was found abandoned five blocks from the scene.

Ortega was charged with murder by the Superior Court of the State of California for the County of Los Angeles and a state warrant was issued for his arrest on July 25, 2013. A federal arrest warrant was issued by the US District Court, Central District of California, on February 20, 2014, after Ortega was charged federally with unlawful flight to avoid prosecution.

Ortega previously lived in Lomita, California, and may have traveled to Arkansas or Oklahoma. He also has ties to the South Bay area of Los Angeles, California.

Ortega has the following tattoos: a marijuana leaf on his right arm; a tattoo covering his head; the words “PADRE PARDON ME”, “REDONDO BEACH”, and “FATHER FORGIVE” on his chest with a cross; a clown on his left shoulder; a naked woman on his right shoulder; and the words “REDONDO HOW DO YOU WANT IT” on his abdomen. He also has tattoos on his neck; left arm, and under his left arm.

Aliases: “Bonz”, “Bones”, “Bonez”.

Description: Born September 30, 1985; Hair – brown; Eyes – brown; 5'6”, 160 pounds, American citizen.

SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS

The FBI is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of Erick Julian Ortega.