Press Release - East Palo Alto Police and Mothers Against Murder offer reward

September 10, 2025

$10,000 Reward Offered in 2019 East Palo Alto Murder Case

EAST PALO ALTO, CA – Mothers Against Murder, in partnership with the East Palo Alto Police Department, is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Juan Carlos Solis, who has been identified as the suspect in the 2019 murder of Victor Gomez-Rios.

On September 7, 2019, officers responded to the 1800 block of East Bayshore Road, where Mr. Gomez-Rios was found shot and killed while sitting in his vehicle. After an extensive investigation, Solis was identified as the suspect in this case. Despite ongoing efforts, he remains at large.

The East Palo Alto Police Department and Mothers Against Murder are urging community members to come forward with any information that may assist in bringing justice to the Gomez-Rios family.

A flyer containing a 2019 photograph of Juan Carlos Solis is being released along with this statement to assist in the search.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the East Palo Alto Police Department at (650) 321-1112 or provide tips anonymously through the EPAPD anonymous tip line at (650) 409-6792.

Our community’s help is vital in bringing closure to this family and ensuring accountability for this violent crime.  We are grateful to Mothers Against Murder for their support and partnership.

For additional information:

Captain Jaime Jimenez

jjimenez@cityofepa.org

Prepared by Chief Jeff Liu