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Manhunt Ends: Fugitive Arrested in Mexico for Riverside County Murder
5 Jul
Summary
- Suspect arrested in Mexico for deadly shooting in Riverside County.
- Victim identified as Alberto Padron, 44, of Mecca.
- Investigation is ongoing; no further information available.
Authorities announced Friday, July 3, that Adolfo Suarez Lopez, 50, sought in connection with a fatal shooting in unincorporated Riverside County, has been apprehended. The incident occurred around 12:10 a.m. on Sunday, June 28, in the North Shore community near the Salton Sea. Deputies responding to the scene discovered Alberto Padron, 44, of Mecca, suffering from fatal gunshot wounds.
Another individual sustained non-life-threatening injuries during the shooting. Investigators identified Lopez, an Indio resident, as the suspect and an arrest warrant was issued for murder. Mexican authorities located Lopez in Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico. He was subsequently handed over to the Riverside County Gang Impact Team at the San Ysidro Port of Entry and booked into the Robert Presley Detention Center.
The Riverside County Sheriff's Office stated that the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact Investigator Cook or Investigator Stuhrmann.
