Breakthrough Arrest in San Pedro Shootings: McOsker Issues Statement on Machista Incident

Councilmember McOsker on Machista Shooting Arrest:

“Thanks to the great work of the South Bureau Homicide Detectives and the community members who came forward to report tips, LAPD arrested the alleged shooter at the Machista Bar in San Pedro last Thursday (March 7), and she has been charged by the District Attorney’s office. This arrest is important to both the family and friends of Tyrone Tyars and our entire community, which has been deeply disturbed by this senseless act of violence. Tyrone’s young life was cut far too short and the pain that his partner, children, loved ones, and friends have gone through is unimaginable. It is my hope that this arrest brings accountability and justice to his memory.”

Arrest Made in Recent San Pedro Shootings

San Pedro: The Los Angeles Police Department’s South Bureau homicide detectives announce the arrest of the suspect responsible for two recent San Pedro area shootings.

On Jan. 6, during the early morning hours, a 19-year-old man was accosted by two suspects, one armed with a firearm. As the man attempted to drive away, one suspect fired, striking the victim’s vehicle. The victim was able to escape unharmed.

On Jan. 20, around 12 a.m., a 33-year-old man was fatally shot in the 900 block of South Pacific Ave. in San Pedro after a dispute between multiple parties. A 35-year-old woman and a 44-year-old man were also shot and transported to local hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries.

South Bureau Homicide Division, with the assistance of Harbor Division gang enforcement detail, identified Estrella Rojas, an 18-year-old resident of San Pedro, as the suspect in both shootings.

On March 7, 2024, with the assistance of the LAPD FBI fugitive task force, Rojas was located and arrested in San Pedro. Rojas was booked at 77th Street Jail for 187 (A) PC: Murder with no bail. Her booking number is 6771281.

On March 11, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office charged Rojas with one count of murder and three counts of attempted murder.

Anyone with additional information is urged to contact South Bureau homicide division detectives at 323-786-5100. During non-business hours or on weekends, call:1-877-527-3247 or, anonymously at 1-800-222-8477; www.lacrimestoppers.org. 

Lastly, tipsters may also download the “P3 Tips” mobile application and select the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers as their local program.