Suspect Surrenders in Fairgrounds Shooting | Fresno News

A suspect in the fatal shooting of security guard Kody Pena at the Los Banos Fairgrounds has turned himself in. Twenty-one-year-old Gabriel Angel Salas, from Sacramento, is now facing murder charges after allegedly gunning down 31-year-old Pena during a private event on August 29. Authorities, including Merced County Sheriff’s Office and multiple agencies, worked together to locate Salas, who surrendered early Wednesday to Sacramento County authorities and will be extradited to Merced. Pena, described as a loyal friend and hardworking father of three, is survived by his children; a GoFundMe has been launched to support his family. The community rallied with tips that helped bring justice, and investigators continue processing the case. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/90e9acca8c5ccb49