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Deputies determine Wednesday shooting on Calf Canyon Highway in Creston to be murder-suicide between stepfather and stepdaughter

San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, Calif. – The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office said investigators have determined a shooting incident from Wednesday to be a murder-suicide between a stepfather and stepdaughter in Creston.

The sheriff's office provided the following update on Thursday:

Sheriff's Detectives began an immediate investigation. It was determined the disturbance was between a stepdaughter, Maria Quesada and her stepfather, Arturo Quesada who were both residing at that location. At this time, it is believed this is a murder-suicide where Arturo shot and killed Maria and then killed himself.

This is an isolated incident with no threat to the public.

The investigation is ongoing.

Deputies discovered the bodies on Wednesday after responding to shots fired in the 2700 block of Calf Canyon Highway in Creston.

The sheriff's office said detectives immediately investigated the scene and worked to identify the two bodies found.

This information was posted to X at 2:02 p.m. Wednesday.

This is a developing story. More information will be provided as updates come into the newsroom.

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