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Alameda County Investigators Renew Call for Leads in 2003 Angelo Ravella Killing

Authorities seek public assistance in solving the unsolved drive-by shooting of a young mechanic celebrating his achievements.

  • Angelo Ravella, 22, was killed in a drive-by shooting on March 28, 2003, in San Lorenzo, California, while sitting in a truck with a friend.
  • The suspect vehicle, a 1980s Cadillac with four or five occupants, was last seen fleeing the scene on Via Chiquita.
  • Investigators describe the suspected shooter as a white or Latino man, aged 18 to 25, with possible facial hair and wearing a black beanie cap.
  • The case, which was featured on 'America’s Most Wanted' and included a $50,000 reward offered in 2008, remains unsolved despite being reopened in 2017.
  • The Alameda County Sheriff’s Office is actively encouraging public tips through its cold case unit and anonymous tip line to advance the investigation.
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