Jose Refugio Quezada (Michael Herrera)
Two males have been arrested and charged within the 2023 homicide of Jose Quezada, a father of three who was shot and killed after leaving an anti-gang violence occasion in Los Angeles.
The Los Angeles Police Division has recognized Sergio Esteban and Estevan Hernandez because the suspects in Quezada's homicide.
Esteban, 28, was arrested on December 6, 2023 and Hernandez was arrested on January 31 in Mexico by Mexican authorities.
The 2 males, initially from San Pedro, have been charged by the Los Angeles County District Legal professional's Workplace with homicide.
Quezada was shot and killed on July 27, 2023 whereas leaving the Wilmington Recreation Heart within the 300 block of North Neptune Avenue. He volunteered as a cook dinner in the course of the “Summer season Night time Lights” gathering, which promotes neighborhood and serves as an anti-gang violence occasion.
Police mentioned two males approached him in a car and shot him earlier than fleeing the world. Quezada was shot a number of instances and died on the scene.
The 46-year-old father of three grew up in Wilmington and was well-known locally as somebody dedicated to maintaining youngsters away from medication and gangs. On the occasion, he volunteered to steer the barbecue.
On the time of the taking pictures, police suspected his killers have been gang members, however a motive has by no means been formally disclosed.
Each suspects are being held on the 77th Avenue Jail in Florence whereas awaiting trial. Esteban's bail was set at $2.01 million, whereas Hernandez's was set at $3 million.
They’ve particular person court docket dates in March, in response to jail information.
The investigation stays ongoing and anybody with info is urged to contact the LAPD South Bureau Murder Division at 323-786-5100. Nameless suggestions may be made on-line or by calling 800-222-8477.
A GoFundMe web page has been set as much as assist assist Quezada's spouse and three youngsters.
