2 Arrests In Homicide Investigation In Santa Cruz

Press release from the City of Santa Cruz:

August 18, 2020

SANTA CRUZ POLICE DEPARTMENT

155 Center Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

MEDIA RELEASE

DATE/TIME: Friday August 14, 2020 8:00pm

TOPIC: Homicide Investigation - Two Arrests

LOCATION: Mission Street

CASE NUMBER: 20S-04330

INVOLVED SUBJECTS:

1. Sergio Alvarez-Lopez, DOB: 02/10/1996 Arrested: Yes Charges: 187PC, 245PC, 186.22PC, 1203.2PC. – City of Santa Cruz resident
2. Jonathan Dominguez-Martinez, DOB 04/24/1998 Arrested: Yes Charges: 187PC, 245PC, 186.22PC – County of Santa Cruz resident
3. VICTIM(S): Adult Male

UPDATE

On August 14, 2020, Santa Cruz Police Detectives arrested two suspects, Sergio Alvarez-Lopez and Jonathan Dominguez, in connection with the homicide which occurred on July 28, 2020. Search warrants were served at several locations and evidence was collected for the investigation. Both suspects were booked at the Santa Cruz County Jail for homicide and related charges.

INFORMATION

The Santa Cruz Police Department is actively investigating a homicide which occurred on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at 1:14pm.

The victim is a 28 year-old male, Santa Cruz County resident. Initially members of the Santa Cruz Police department were dispatched to a victim of a shooting on Mission St, north of Swift St. When officers and medics arrived they found a victim suffering from a gunshot wound sitting in the front passenger seat of a vehicle. Medics worked on the victim and transported him to Dominican Hospital. The victim succumbed to his injuries and died at the hospital.

Parts of Mission St were closed and traffic diverted as investigators processed the area. Further investigation determined the shooting actually occurred at the intersection of Mission St and Fair Ave. The victim is not being identified until his relatives are notified by the Santa Cruz County Sheriff Coroner. Media release and photos attached.

Two Arrests in Homicide Investigation | Santa Cruz Police Media Release

Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact the Santa Cruz Police Department Investigations Unit (831) 420-5820.

For additional information, contact: Lt. Warren Barry Phone: (831) 420-5859

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