Lompoc Police Search for Attempted Murder Suspect

Source: Lompoc Police Department

Press Release Date : 07/13/2020 4:15 PM
Location : 1000 Block of West Olive Avenue
Crime/Offense : Attempted Murder
Suspect(s) : Walter Morales

Summary :

On 7/11/20 at approximately 1948 hours Walter Morales chased and shot at a vehicle with several occupants including children in the 1000 Block of West Olive Avenue. Morales was reported to be driving a silver in color Mercury Mountaineer. Shortly after there was another shooting reported near the intersection of Laurel Avenue and N Street and a similar vehicle description was provided. During the investigation the vehicle pictured was confirmed to be the one driven by Morales.

Morales is a Hispanic Male Adult approximately 5’4” and 120 pounds, Brown eyes, Black hair

Tattoos: Back: “Morales”, Neck: “Griselda”, Right Arm: “Elisa: and “L”, Left Arm: “VLP” Left Leg: “LOM”, Right Leg: “POC”

Morales is wanted in connection to the September 2019 murder of US Army Soldier Marlon Brumfield and there is an active warrant for his arrest for that investigation.

Morales should be considered armed and dangerous. If seen please call 911.