Two Men Arrested In Stanton Murder, Gang Ties Being Investigated, Police Say

LOS ALAMITOS, CA — Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murdering a 25-year-old Anaheim man on Wednesday.

Orange County Sheriff's investigators arrested Noe Lezama, 25-year-old resident of Anaheim, and Alfredo Quiroz, a 25-year-old resident of Garden Grove. Both suspects were booked on suspicion of murder and are being held on $1 million bail. They are expected to appear in court on Friday, March 3.

"Sheriff’s deputies at approximately 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28, responded to reports of a shooting near Dale and Lola avenues," OCSD Lt. Mark Stichter said. "Deputies arrived to find Frederick Temple lying in the street suffering from a gunshot wound."

The deputies rendered aid until Orange County Fire Paramedics arrived and pronounced Temple deceased according to Stichter.

"Investigators from the OCSD Homicide Team and Gang Detail worked with Stanton patrol personnel and investigators to canvass the neighborhood and nearby businesses for surveillance video and to conduct extensive interviews," he said. "During the investigation, it was determined the shooting was preceded by a related shooting near Cerritos Avenue and Yana Drive."

Investigators are working to verify whether the suspects and victim are tied to any local criminal street gangs.

Multiple departments with the Orange County Sheriff’s Department were utilized for the investigation, including the North Directed Enforcement Team, SWAT and the Narcotics Detail.

"The Deputy Coroner, Crime Lab personnel and Homicide investigators processed and collected evidence at multiple crimes scenes. The Orange County Search and Rescue Team was called in to canvass the area, locating a gun believed to be used during one of the shootings," Stichter said.

Surveillance footage will not be released as it is part of an ongoing criminal investigation. Booking photos are not available at this time.

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