2 arrested in connection to deadly Santa Nella Market shooting, deputies say

Wednesday, October 19, 2022
MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- Two people have been arrested in connection to a deadly shooting at the Santa Nella Market.

On Wednesday, the Merced County Sheriff's Office announced the arrests of Laureano Araiza and Arturo Lezama.
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The arrests came after multiple search warrants around Gustine and Los Banos.

The deadly shooting happened on October 7 at the market near Highway 33 and Comet Road.
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A juvenile was shot and taken to the hospital, where they died.

Anyone with more information is asked to contact the Merced County Sheriff's Office.

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