Merced Cambero, Jr., is wanted for his alleged involvement in crimes
committed from 1997 through 2001, by the Avenues Street Gang in Los Angeles,
California. Cambero and other gang members allegedly conspired to violate
the civil rights of African Americans, including that of a victim they
allegedly murdered in 1999.
Cambero was charged federally on August 11, 2004, in the United States
District Court, Central District of California with conspiracy against
rights, interference with federally protected activities, aiding and abetting,
and use or discharge of a firearm during crime of violence causing death,
and a warrant was issued for his arrest.
Cambero could be in Mexico. He has connections to Phoenix.
