Man Found Guilty of First-Degree Murder in 2023 Pleasant Hill Homicide

Andre Aaron Barocio, Jr. convicted for killing Concord resident Oscar Laredo-Arellano

Apr. 11, 2026 at 3:16am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a single spent shell casing on a dark, textured surface, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash, creating a stark, gritty, investigative aesthetic.The conviction of a suspect in a 2023 Pleasant Hill homicide underscores the challenges of apprehending and prosecuting violent offenders who flee across borders.Pleasant Hill Today

Andre Aaron Barocio, Jr. was found guilty of first-degree murder for the 2023 shooting death of 37-year-old Oscar Laredo-Arellano in the parking lot of a Pleasant Hill bar. Barocio was arrested in Mexico in 2023 and extradited to the U.S. for trial, which concluded in April 2026 with the conviction.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing challenge of apprehending suspects who flee across state or international borders, as well as the complexities of prosecuting homicide cases years after the initial incident. The conviction provides some closure for the victim's family and the Pleasant Hill community.

The details

According to police, on April 3, 2023, Barocio, Jr. shot and killed Laredo-Arellano following an argument in the parking lot of Farrington's Bar in Pleasant Hill. Barocio, Jr. then fled to Mexico, but was located and arrested there by U.S. and Mexican authorities in May 2023. His murder trial began in March 2026 and concluded on April 8, 2026, with the jury finding him guilty of first-degree murder.

  • The shooting occurred around 1:15 am on April 3, 2023.
  • Barocio, Jr. was arrested in Mexico in May 2023.
  • Barocio, Jr.'s murder trial began in March 2026.
  • Barocio, Jr. was found guilty of first-degree murder on April 8, 2026.
  • Barocio, Jr. is scheduled to be sentenced in June 2026.

The players

Andre Aaron Barocio, Jr.

A 37-year-old resident of Hercules, California who was convicted of first-degree murder for the 2023 shooting death of Oscar Laredo-Arellano.

Oscar Laredo-Arellano

A 37-year-old Concord, California resident who was shot and killed by Barocio, Jr. in the parking lot of a Pleasant Hill bar in 2023.

Angelo Martinez Delacruz

A 32-year-old Antioch, California resident who was identified as a suspect in the 2023 shooting and arrested in Douglas County, Nevada.

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What’s next

Barocio, Jr. is scheduled to be sentenced in June 2026 for his first-degree murder conviction.

The takeaway

The conviction of Barocio, Jr. for the 2023 murder of Laredo-Arellano, despite the suspect fleeing to Mexico, demonstrates the persistence of law enforcement in tracking down violent offenders and bringing them to justice, even years later.