An alleged gang member from San Jose who is already in custody was charged Tuesday with the murder of a man who went missing in 2021, police and prosecutors said.

Ricardo Padilla, 34, was arrested on July 4, 2021, near Coyote Creek in San Jose in connection with a "violent crime spree" that took place from May to July of that year, including backing over a Livermore Police Department motorcycle and injuring the officer.

Police alleged that Padilla shot and killed Thomas Calamia, 49, off West Virginia Street in San Jose and that Padilla later killed Samuel Torres, 43, near Coyote Creek, though his body has not been found.

Police said that Padilla was attempting to dispose of a gun in the area of Coyote Creek near Wool Creek Drive when they arrested him the day that Torres went missing.

According to San Jose Police Sgt. Christian Camarillo, a "no-body homicide" charge is very rare.

Padilla was arraigned this week on felony charges.

In addition to the two murders, he is accused of two stabbings and a shooting that summer. At least one victim has identified Padilla as their assailant.

Padilla has also been charged with the attempted murder of a Livermore officer after Padilla backed his car over the officer's motorcycle during a traffic stop in June 2021.

Padilla remains in custody awaiting his next court date on March 27 when he is expected to enter a plea.