High school senior Angelo Ray shot and killed his girlfriend Izabella Bella Raquedan-Retuta while reportedly horsing around with a gun he bought illegally. Ray insisted he did not know the gun was loaded. An Alameda County judge granted his release without bail, ruling he would face involuntary manslaughter charges instead of murder. Prosecutors plan to re-file the murder charge, emphasizing Ray's responsibility to ensure the weapon's safety. Ray awaits trial in August, under orders not to possess weapons and to wear a GPS device.
Ray admits he bought the gun on the street and had been reported stolen, though he says he did not know the gun was loaded.
Ray’s story has been consistent, and he has been cooperative with authorities. Alameda County judge released Ray from custody with no bail while awaiting trial.
Alameda County Superior Court Judge Thomas Stevens stated that he struggled to find evidence of wantonness or conscious disregard for life in Ray's case.
Ray has been ordered not to possess weapons and is required to wear a GPS device while awaiting trial.
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