On October 16, 2023, at approximately 6:30 p.m., Lodi Police Department officers responded to reports of gunfire at a residence on the 1100 block of South Central Avenue in Lodi, California. Upon arrival, they discovered two male victims with gunshot wounds inside the home. One victim, 36-year-old Silverio Cazares Gayosso, was pronounced dead at the scene. The second victim, 49-year-old Fernando Rodriguez, was transported to a local hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
The subsequent investigation identified 41-year-old Oscar Hernandez as the primary suspect in the double homicide. Authorities revealed that Hernandez had a familial relationship with both victims, though the exact nature of these relationships was not disclosed. Investigators also addressed online rumors suggesting that the shooting may have been motivated by allegations of a sexual assault; however, they stated that these claims remained unconfirmed and that all potential motives were under thorough investigation.
In collaboration with the U.S. Marshals Service and the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office, Lodi police tracked Hernandez's vehicle and cell phone to an area near St. Louis, Missouri. On October 18, 2023, Hernandez was apprehended without incident by the Ste. Genevieve County Sheriff's Office in Missouri. He was taken into custody and awaited extradition to San Joaquin County, California, to face murder charges related to the deaths of Gayosso and Rodriguez.
The tragic deaths of Gayosso and Rodriguez have left the Lodi community seeking answers. As the investigation continues, authorities are working diligently to uncover the full circumstances surrounding the incident. They have urged anyone with information pertinent to the case to come forward to assist in the ongoing inquiry.
