Suspect wanted for murder
By BREAKING NEWS BLOG
Bakersfield police are asking for the public's help finding a suspect wanted in connection with the Oct. 31 murder of Terry Ellis in the 1500 block of Pacheco Road.
Jamal Markece Epps, 24, and Cory Hunter, 30, were involved and Epps was arrested on suspicion of murder, conspiracy, being a felon in possession of a gun and participation in a criminal street gang. An arrest warrant has been obtained for Hunter on the same charges.
Hunter is described as black, 5 feet 4 inches tall, 150 pounds, with black hair and hazel eyes.
Anyone with information regarding this case or Hunter's whereabouts is asked to call the Bakersfield Police Department at 327-7111 or Detective Rick Dossey at 326-3513.
To send an anonymous text message to the BPD, enter 274637 and text BPDCRIMES along with the message. Tips can also be anonymously sent through the smartphone TipSubmit mobile app or via email at tipsubmit.com.
- Bakersfield Police Department
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