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Authorities have announced the arrest of two individuals connected to a fatal incident inside a bar in San Bernardino County earlier in the year. Both men are believed to be associated with the Mongols motorcycle club.
The altercation took place on the morning of March 4 at a bar in Ontario, as detailed in a news release issued by the U.S. Department of Justice.
The accused, identified as 51-year-old Clifford “Buckshot” Lavoy from Montclair and 31-year-old Julian “Juls” Pulido from Upland, allegedly engaged in a brutal attack on a member of the Vagos motorcycle gang, referred to as “V.S.” in legal documents.
Reports indicate that V.S. was recognized as a Vagos member by his club apparel when both suspects confronted him, demanding acknowledgment of their affiliation with the Mongols.
During the confrontation, tensions mounted, and the Mongols members attacked V.S., punching, kicking, and choking him. Details from the prosecution describe a severe and unrelenting assault.
As the victim attempted to escape the violence, Pulido is alleged to have drawn a firearm, shooting V.S. multiple times in the back. This attack left V.S. mortally wounded, and he was pronounced dead shortly after 2:00 AM.
Following the incident, Pulido attempted to elude capture, leading law enforcement on a nine-hour pursuit that spanned five counties in California.
He was eventually apprehended after crashing his vehicle into a ditch during a high-speed chase on Highway 46 in Kern County. Notably, Pulido was found wearing the same clothing associated with the Mongols that he donned during the deadly altercation.
Lavoy was arrested over a month later, on April 15, in Whittier, where he was booked and subsequently released. He faces charges of assault resulting in serious bodily injury under racketeering statutes, while Pulido is charged with murder in connection with the same criminal framework.
The Mongols motorcycle club, known as an outlaw organization, originated in California during the 1960s, while the Vagos club also has its roots dating back to that era in San Bernardino.
If found guilty of their respective charges, Pulido could face a mandatory life sentence in federal prison. Meanwhile, Lavoy could be subject to a maximum of 20 years behind bars.
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