GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A reward is offered for information on the location of Luis "Fabian" Bernal-Sosa, who is wanted in connection to the shooting death of a Grand Rapids mom.
The shooting happened May 31 in the 300 block of Commerce Avenue SW when 22-year-old Leah Marie Gomez was shot and killed in her car. Her 1-year-old child, called Rosie, was in the car with Gomez but was not injured.
Her death was later ruled a homicide.
A warrant was issued for 27-year-old Bernal-Sosa's arrest after the shooting. On Wednesday, Bernal-Sosa was charged with first-degree murder, felony firearm and carrying a concealed weapon in connection to Gomez's death.
Bernal-Sosa and Gomez were previously dating, and he's believed to be the father of Gomez's child.
The pair have a history of domestic violence, according to Grand Rapids Police Chief Eric Winstrom. Bernal-Sosa is also wanted on an active warrant for attempting to strangle Gomez prior to her killing.
On Friday, police executed a search warrant at a Wyoming home in an attempt to locate Bernal-Sosa. He was not found, but officers found the black Ford Ranger police say he drives.
He remains at large at this time. Winstrom said Bernal-Sosa is most likely trying to run or may be hiding close by.
He should be considered armed and dangerous.
Silent Observer is offering a cash reward of $3,200 for tips on his location. You can submit them to one of their anonymous platforms here. You can also contact GRPD detectives at 616-456-3380.
Family remembered Gomez as the "best mom ever" and a great person.
"I will tell you this, she was an amazing person with a huge heart. She loved so hard and was an amazing mom to her baby girl," Gomez's aunt Ashley Reil said.
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