Salomon Mendoza Mazariegos, a 67-year-old Latino male, tragically lost his life on February 27, 2019, in Lake Los Angeles, a community near Palmdale, California. According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner's records, Mazariegos was fatally shot on that fateful evening. The incident occurred around 8:40 p.m. inside a house located on the 39400 block of 167th Street.
Both Mazariegos and the suspect, Carlos Marcelo Montes de Oca, lived in separate recreational vehicles on the same property where the shooting took place. It is believed that an argument between the two men escalated into violence, resulting in Mazariegos being shot and killed.
The suspect, Carlos Marcelo Montes de Oca, also known as Carlos Marcelo Morales, is a 47-year-old Hispanic male. He is described as approximately 5 feet 11 inches tall, weighing around 175 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Following the shooting, Montes de Oca fled the scene on foot and has been on the run since. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department has issued a public appeal for information regarding his whereabouts, describing him as armed and dangerous. Authorities have urged anyone who encounters Montes de Oca not to approach him but to call 911 immediately.
The investigation into Mazariegos' death has been ongoing, with homicide detectives actively seeking leads to apprehend Montes de Oca. The Sheriff's Department has encouraged the public to provide any information that could assist in locating the suspect, offering anonymity through Crime Stoppers. Despite the efforts of law enforcement, Montes de Oca remains at large, and the case continues to be a priority for the authorities.
This tragic incident highlights the dangers of escalating disputes and the devastating impact of gun violence on communities. The family and friends of Salomon Mendoza Mazariegos continue to seek justice for his untimely death, hoping that the suspect will be apprehended and held accountable for his actions. The community remains vigilant, with the hope that Montes de Oca will be found and brought to justice, providing some measure of closure for those affected by this senseless act of violence.
