By Cathy Locke
clocke@sacbee.com
The Galt Police Department seeks the community's help in locating an attempted murder suspect.
Thomas Edward Cruz (photo left), 18, of Galt is wanted in connection with two violent attacks last week, police said.
In the early morning hours Wednesday, Cruz and several other people are accused of confronting a man at his home in the 200 block of Emerald Oaks Drive, according to a Police Department news release. Cruz allegedly fired several rounds at the man, who was not struck by the gunfire.
In the middle of the afternoon the same day, Cruz and four other people allegedly attacked a man at a gas station in the 300 block of Pine Street. The victim was stabbed several times in the abdomen and was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Police said investigators have obtained an arrest warrant for Cruz for one count of attempted murder and one count of discharging a firearm at an inhabited dwelling. Both incidents appear to be gang related, according to the news release and several other suspects have been arrested.
Cruz is described Hispanic, 5 feet 9 inches tall, weighing 148 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. He is believed to frequent Galt, Lodi, Sacramento and Rancho Cordova.
Police said Cruz is considered armed and dangerous, and they caution citizens not to take any action that could result in a confrontation.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call the Galt Police Department at (209) 366-7000 or the Galt Area Crime Stoppers at (888) 393-8477. Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards for anonymous tips.
Call The Bee's Cathy Locke, (916) 321-5287.
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