Pedro Sandate, 33, was shot and killed on July 1, 2017, in northwest Bakersfield on Rolling Bay Drive. Bakersfield police responded around 9:20 a.m. after a woman called saying a man with a gun was in her home. Officers found Sandate with gunshot wounds; he was pronounced dead at the scene despite medical aid.

Investigators identified 38-year-old Pierre William Rizzo as the primary suspect. Rizzo was described as about 5 feet 8 inches, 200 pounds, black shaven hair and brown eyes, and believed to be driving a white 2017 Toyota Highlander with no license plates. Police said he was considered armed and dangerous and released his photo and details while pursuing leads.

The motive and the relationship between Sandate and Rizzo were not made clear. Anyone with information about the killing or Rizzo’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Bakersfield Police Department.