(Tracy, CA) - Naim Bey, 41 of Tracy, who had been listed in critical condition in the intensive care unit of San Joaquin County General Hospital, passed away at 1:15 this morning. Mr. Bey, a husband and father of two was inside Amore’s Restaurant when eight shots were fired into the building from outside, striking seven people, one female and six males.
Tracy Police Chief Janet Thiessen stated, “This was a senseless, irresponsible and cowardly act that has forever altered the lives of Mr. Bey’s family. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to his family and to his friends. We hope the capture of the responsible individuals in some way eases their suffering
Treated and released with non-life threatening gunshot wounds were Steven Castro, 31 of Tracy; Carlos Santana, 23 of Tracy; Kenny Thomas 26 of Stockton; Raul Barajas, 41 of Patterson; Isaac Gonzalez, 26 of Tracy and Diocelina Morales, 36 of Lodi.
Elvis Mendoza and Johnny Martinez have now been booked as accessories to homicide and Michael Mau has been booked on one count of homicide and six counts of attempted homicide following the early morning shooting of seven people on Saturday, October 10, 2009.
Investigators are asking anyone who has additional information about the events surrounding the shooting to call the Tracy Police Department at 209-831-4550.