Suspect arrested in connection to deadly shooting near Merced Regional Airport
Authorities say Jose Kevin Valencia-Zavala got upset and started fighting with others when he wasn't allowed inside the party.
MERCED, Calif. (KFSN) -- Police have arrested a suspect in connection to a deadly shooting at a party near the Merced Regional Airport.
The shooting happened in the area of Grogan and West Avenues on April 21.
Merced police say 20-year-old Kaylie Lynn Allen was shot at least once. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities say that Jose Kevin Valencia-Zavala got upset and started fighting with others when he wasn't allowed inside the party.
Police say he left the area, came back and started shooting at people outside.
Valencia-Zavala was arrested on Thursday after being seen leaving a motel.
He was booked into the Merced County Jail for murder.
Anyone with more information is asked to contact the Merced Police Department.
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