Jeffrey Crawford, 37, of Merced, California, was one of two men found shot to death near the intersection of Glen and Santa Fe on December 2, 2020. Armando Partida-Sanchez, 32, was the other victim; both were pronounced dead at the scene.

Merced Police identified 47-year-old Manuel Martinez as a suspect; detectives say Martinez admitted involvement and was arrested and charged with murder and being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm and ammunition. Investigators believe Martinez did not act alone and are also seeking 37-year-old Anthony Perez, who is wanted in connection with the killings and has been on the run since the incident.

Anyone with information about what happened near Glen and Santa Fe on December 2, 2020, or about Perez’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Merced Police Department.