By Khalida Sarwari
Santa Clara police have identified a suspect in the murder of Alphonso Barcenas Castillo over the weekend.
Detectives believe Roberto Perez Armenta, a 22-year-old resident of San Jose who also goes by the name Daniel Armenta, killed 31-year-old Castillo, also from San Jose, police said.
Castillo was found dead in the 2200 block of Monroe Street at about 7:25 a.m. Sunday, police Lt. Phil Cooke said.
A preliminary investigation indicates Castillo died of multiple stab wounds. The motive for the killing has not yet been determined, but detectives do not believe it was gang-related, police officials said.
The killing marks the city’s first homicide of the year.
Police do not know Armenta’s exact location but said he has ties to the Cadillac Drive area of San Jose.
He should be considered dangerous and a no-bail warrant has been issued for his arrest.
Armenta is described as a Hispanic man approximately 5 feet 7 inches tall who weighs 150 pounds.
Anyone with information about Armenta’s whereabouts is asked to call 911. If you have information about the case, call police Detective Sgt. Kurt Clarke at (408) 615-4828.