“Two Suspects Accept Plea Deals in 2019 Drive-By Shooting; Victim’s Justice Varies”

In a 2019 fatal drive-by shooting case in Oakland, two suspects have recently accepted plea deals with drastically different outcomes. Pablo Carrillo, 35, pleaded no contest to manslaughter and will serve six years in state prison, which he will be allowed to serve entirely in the county jail. On the other hand, Walter Calmo-Perez, 23, pleaded no contest to second-degree murder and will likely be sent to state prison for the remainder of his life.

The shooting took place during a baptism party on January 19, 2019, at a residence on 22nd Avenue in Oakland. Sleyter Ramirez-Jimenez, 22, from San Leandro, was attending the celebration when he was tragically killed. Carrillo was identified as the driver, while Calmo-Perez was believed to be the shooter.

The case was solved through witness statements and surveillance footage. When Calmo-Perez was arrested, law enforcement allegedly found methamphetamine and a gun in his possession. He was recently sentenced to 15 years to life and is currently in Santa Rita Jail awaiting transfer to the state prison system.

In contrast, Carrillo is scheduled to be sentenced in March 2024. By that time, he will have served his entire sentence due to credit for good behavior.

This case highlights the different outcomes that can result from accepting plea deals. While Carrillo will serve a relatively shorter sentence, Calmo-Perez will likely spend the rest of his life in prison. It also serves as a reminder of the devastating impact that drive-by shootings can have on communities and the need for justice in such cases.

As the legal process continues, the families of the victim and the defendants are left to cope with the consequences of this violent incident. The resolution of this case brings some closure, but the pain and loss suffered by all parties involved cannot be undone..