(Oroville, CA) – The Oroville Police Department continues the search for the suspect in the shooting murder of 20-year-old Ronnie Frazier last Thursday.

Over the weekend, the Oroville Police Chief issued a press release announcing that the hiring of additional officers will enable his department to increase patrols in South Oroville, specifically – which the chief notes, since April – has seen a sharp increase in gun-related crimes. That includes 2 murders and 2 serious injuries in that short span.