Romualdo Balero (aka Romualdo Angulo Llanes), 33, of White City, Oregon, Charged with Second-Degree Murder, First-Degree Assault, and Multiple Felonies After Shooting Victim Near 29th Street and Falcon, Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Reports
Romualdo Balero (aka Romualdo Angulo Llanes), 33, of White City, Oregon, Charged with Second-Degree Murder, First-Degree Assault, and Multiple Felonies After Shooting Victim Near 29th Street and Falcon, Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Reports
On Sunday night, May 5, 2024, Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) deputies responded to a reported shooting in White City, Oregon. The call came in around 11:15 p.m., and deputies were on the scene within minutes. They found the victim near the intersection of 29th Street and Falcon, and immediately began providing life-saving measures.
The victim was transported via Mercy Flights to a local hospital and is currently in serious but stable condition. JCSO deputies also located the suspect, Romualdo Balero, 33, of White City, attempting to flee the scene on Falcon Street. He was detained without incident and later booked and lodged in the Jackson County Jail.
Balero, also known as Romualdo Angulo Llanes, is charged with multiple felonies, including second-degree attempted murder, first-degree assault, felon in possession of a firearm, menacing, and two counts of unlawful use of a weapon. The investigation is ongoing, with JCSO detectives following additional leads and working to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
According to JCSO, the quick response and actions of the deputies on scene likely saved the victim’s life. The sheriff’s office is praising the deputies’ swift and professional response, which helped prevent further harm and ensured the suspect was taken into custody.
The JCSO is continuing to investigate the incident and is urging anyone with information to come forward. The sheriff’s office is working to piece together the events leading up to the shooting and is seeking any witnesses or evidence that may aid in the investigation.
Romualdo Balero is being held in the Jackson County Jail, and his bail has been set. The JCSO is working closely with the Jackson County District Attorney’s Office to ensure that justice is served in this case.
The community is shaken by the incident, and the JCSO is urging anyone with information to come forward. The sheriff’s office is committed to keeping the community safe and is working tirelessly to investigate this incident and prevent future incidents.
As the investigation continues, the JCSO is reminding the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity. The sheriff’s office is grateful for the support of the community and is working to ensure that justice is served in this case.
