Clearlake, Calif. -- Clearlake police have arrested a Clearlake man for the shooting of his cousin last week.
Jose Murillo, was arrested by Clearlake Police Officer Mike Ray on February 21, 2015 at approximately 2:26 pm. The investigation is continuing on the other two suspects involved in this incident.
Murillo was booked into Lake County Jail on charges relating to Attempted Murder, Burglary and Impersonating a Peace Officer.
On February 21, 2015 at approximately 2:29 am Clearlake Police were dispatched to St. Helena Hospital Emergency Room on a report of a possible victim of a gunshot wound.
On arrival Officers contacted the victim who was identified as a 35 year old Clearlake resident. The victim reported that he and his wife were sleeping when three armed men
broke into their residence on Jackson Street claiming to be Clearlake Police Officers. Once inside, one of the suspects shot the victim in the hip then all fled.
The victim and his wife recognized one of the suspects as a cousin by marriage.
Murillo remains in custory at Hill road Jail.
Any person with information in relation to this case is encouraged to contact Officer Travis Lenz at the Clearlake Police Department at (707) 9948251 ext. 511.