Crime & Safety
Fugitive Who Threatened OC Judge Sought After Escape To Mexico
Orange County authorities are still searching for a former Laguna Niguel man accused of threatening a mass shooting at a county courthouse.
LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA — Authorities are still searching for a former Laguna Niguel man accused of threatening a mass shooting at an Orange County courthouse and threatening a judge, The Orange County Register reported.
Byrom Zuniga Sanchez remains a fugitive since he went missing earlier this year, the report said. Authorities believe him to be in Mexico.
Last week, prosecutors charged Zuniga with a federal felony for threats that began following Sanchez's involvement ina. family law matter in OC Superior Court.
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According to the report, authorities have tied Sanchez to an email titled, "Active Shooter — Lamoreux Justice Center."
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