Roberto Alfonso Tamayo-Cazarez, 32, has been arrested and charged with murder and special circumstances of murder during a kidnapping in connection with the fatal shooting of Ceicilia Corsetti, 29, in Vallejo. The arrest, which occurred on May 19, 2026, involved a police pursuit and assistance from the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Golden Gate air unit. The Solano District Attorney's Office has officially filed charges against Tamayo-Cazarez, which also include firearm violations and evading officers.
The initial fatal incident took place on May 1, 2026, near the intersection of Indiana and Sutter streets in Vallejo, where Corsetti was shot. She was subsequently transported to a local hospital but succumbed to her injuries, as confirmed by family members who described her as an artist with a "beautiful soul" and dreams of recording music. An arrest warrant for Tamayo-Cazarez was issued on May 6, 2026, following a thorough investigation by Vallejo Police detectives.
Authorities revealed that Tamayo-Cazarez is also the lead suspect in a second shooting incident that occurred on May 19, 2026, just hours before his arrest. In this separate event, another man was shot on Indiana Street, sustaining non-life-threatening injuries. The Vallejo Police Department, with aerial support from the CHP, located Tamayo-Cazarez driving in Vallejo, leading to a pursuit that ended with officers deploying tire deflation devices.
After his vehicle was disabled, Tamayo-Cazarez attempted to flee on foot into a residential neighborhood but was quickly apprehended. As reported by Henry K. Lee, "> UPDATE: Roberto Alfonso Tamayo, 32, arrested by @VallejoPd w/help by @CHP_GoldenGate air unit, charged by #SolanoDA w/murder & special circ of murder during kidnapping in shooting death of Ceicilia Corsetti, 29, (pic) near Sutter & Indiana. She was dropped off at hospital." The inclusion of "special circumstances of murder during kidnapping" signifies the gravity of the allegations.
Chief of Police Jason Ta commended the coordinated efforts, stating the investigation involved a "dangerous subject." Tamayo-Cazarez is currently held in Solano County Jail, with additional charges related to the second shooting pending as the Vallejo Police Department continues its comprehensive investigation into both incidents.
