STOCKTON, California (MyCaliforniaNews.com) — Alejandro Olivares, a 32-year-old from Stockton, has been sentenced to 21 years in state prison after pleading guilty to voluntary manslaughter with the use of a firearm. The sentencing was conducted by Judge Allen Jose, according to the San Joaquin County District Attorney's Office.
The incident took place on September 6, 2021, when Olivares entered a yard on Flower Street, where he had been working. At approximately 1:35 PM, following a dispute, Olivares shot and killed Jose "Antonio" Gonzalez before fleeing the scene.
District Attorney Ron Freitas expressed, "This sentence is justice served. I'm deeply grateful to DDA Lyberger and her team for their fierce dedication. They've stood up for what's right, ensuring that our streets are safer and that justice has a strong voice in San Joaquin County."
The District Attorney's office extended thanks to DDA Lyberger's prosecution team and support staff, Detective Jocelyn Smith of the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Department for her investigative efforts, and the District Attorney investigators for their support during this case.
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