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19-Year-Old Arrested for 2025 Santa Clarita Halloween Murders
5 Feb
Summary
- Suspect arrested months after fatal Halloween party shooting.
- Two men, aged 29 and 27, died from gunshot wounds.
- The shooting occurred after a fight broke out at the party.
A 19-year-old suspect has been apprehended months after a fatal shooting at a Halloween party in Santa Clarita. Alejandro Trujillo, of Newhall, was arrested on February 2, 2026, and booked on two counts of murder. He is being held without bail.
The shooting took place on the night of October 31, 2025, at a party on De Wolfe Road in the Gavin Canyon area. Deputies responded to reports of a shooting and found two victims with gunshot wounds.
Elijah Harts, 29, was pronounced dead at the scene. Anthony Mora, 27, who was critically injured, later died after being transported to a hospital. Authorities stated the violence erupted following an altercation at the gathering.
The investigation is ongoing, and detectives are seeking additional information from the public. Anyone with details is encouraged to contact Homicide detectives.
