Victims Chosen At Random In Fatal Homeless Encampment Shooting

LOS ANGELES, CA — Police Tuesday identified two men facing murder and attempted charges in connection with a shooting last month at a homeless encampment near the Pasadena (110) Freeway in Montecito Heights that left one man dead and a second victim wounded.

The crime, which occurred about 5 a.m. Jan. 21 near Avenue 52 and Griffin Avenue, was gang-related and the victims were chosen at random, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

Daniel Duarte, a 31-year-old transient, died at the scene. A 34-year- old man, whose name was not released, was hospitalized.

Andrew Palacios, 19, was arrested on Feb. 2, and the investigation led to the arrest of Jimmy Perez, 31, on March 15, according to the LAPD.

Both men remain in custody on $2 million bail each.

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