Lester Cruz’s Death, Eric Brandon Lopez Arrested by Colton Police in Redlands in Connection with Shooting Death of One in East C Street
An incident of gunfire unfolded on December 8 within the 600 block of East C Street, where the victim, identified as 38-year-old Lester Cruz, was discovered with a gunshot wound to his upper body. Despite hospitalization, Cruz succumbed to his injury and passed away, as confirmed by the authorities.
At approximately 11:44 a.m. on Wednesday, detectives from the Colton Police Department successfully identified and apprehended the suspect, Eric Brandon Lopez, in Redlands, with the cooperative aid of the Redlands Police Department and the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department Aviation Division. Lopez’s arrest transpired on suspicion of homicide, subsequently leading to his booking at the West Valley Detention Center.
The precise details regarding the motive and events preceding the tragic shooting remain undisclosed to the public.
Colton Police Sergeant Robert Vega stated that law enforcement authorities do not suspect any gang affiliation related to the shooting incident.
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