Police: Nampa man arrested in connection with February 2024 murder

BOISE, Idaho – The Nampa Police Department (NPD) has arrested a man on charges related to the February 2024 murder of 21-year-old Fabion Angel Delagarza.

According to the NPD, on May 8 around 5:00 p.m. they arrested 18-year-old Gustavo Sanchez Jr. of Nampa on a charge of murder. Sanchez is charged with aiding and abetting first-degree murder and destruction of evidence.

The NPD says it identified Sánchez as a suspect on Wednesday and later arrested him.

As the Nampa Police Department (NPD) previously reported, around 1 a.m. on February 10, there were multiple calls from people who had heard gunshots, in addition to calls claiming two people had been shot. Officers responded near 2000 5th Street North and said they found Delagarza and a woman with “apparent gunshot wounds.”

According to police, Delagarza was pronounced dead at the scene and the woman was taken to the hospital. Both victims were Nampa residents.

The NPD said it believes the shooting is gang-related but has no information on a suspect. Police ask anyone with information to call 208-343-COPS or visit www.343.cops.com. People can remain anonymous.

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