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LAKEPORT, Calif. – The man who authorities say shot four people and killed one of them last week at a Clearlake Oaks home made his first court appearance this week.
Ezequiel Bravo Jr., 24, of Clearlake was arraigned on Monday afternoon, according to Chief Deputy District Attorney Richard Hinchcliff.
Investigators said Bravo forced his way into the home of his in-laws, Robert and Stephanie Brown, at the Elem Indian Colony at around 2 a.m. on Dec. 1.
Bravo, who is reported to be estranged from his wife, shot his wife's parents, her aunt Theresa Brown and Theresa Brown's 6-year-old daughter, as Lake County News has reported.
Theresa Brown, 45, died of her injuries. Her family members were hospitalized and are reported to be recovering.
Bravo fled the scene and was arrested several hours later in Clearlake at Pomo Elementary School, authorities said.
Hinchcliff said he charged Bravo with one count of murder, four counts of attempted murder, assault with a firearm and various other charges that include gun use allegations.
If convicted, Bravo is facing life in prison, Hinchcliff said.
Also at Monday's arraignment, Bravo's bail was raised from the initial $1 million at the time of his arrest to $7 million, Hinchcliff said.
Hinchcliff said the District Attorney's Office so far only has bare bones investigative reports from the sheriff's office, as the investigation is still ongoing.
However, based on what the investigation has uncovered so far, Hinchcliff said there are indications that Bravo had previously threatened to harm one of the family members who he ended up shooting at the Brown home early Dec. 1.
While Hinchcliff charged the case, he said District Attorney Don Anderson will personally handle Bravo's prosecution.
Representing Bravo will be Angela Carter, who heads up the county's indigent defense contractor, Hinchcliff said.
Hinchcliff said Bravo is scheduled to return to court for further proceedings on Dec. 13.
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