23-year-old arrested in connection with August 2022 murder in Santa Maria

By Drew Ascione

Published February 2, 2023 6:03 pm

SANTA MARIA, Calif.– A 23-year-old was arrested and taken into custody for the August 2022 gang-involved murder of a 19-year-old bystander who died from gunshot wounds while sitting in their car in the 200 block of west Newlove, according to the Santa Maria Police Department.

The 23-year-old was booked into the Santa Barbara County Jail for murder with a gang enhancement and with a $4 million bail.
The investigation remains ongoing and anyone with information regarding this incident, is encouraged to contact Det. Robbins at the Santa Maria Police Department at (805) 928-3781 ext. 1361.

Article Topic Follows: Santa Maria - Lompoc - North County

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