Adrian Jay Higday, a 23-year-old resident of San Bernardino, California, tragically lost his life on August 19, 2018, in Colton, California. The incident occurred outside a house party on Citrus Avenue. According to reports, Higday was shot while sitting in his car by Daniel Aguas, the current boyfriend of Higday's ex-girlfriend. The altercation that led to the shooting was initially believed to have started inside the party, but it was later clarified that Higday never made it inside the
house. Instead, he was confronted and shot by Aguas while still in his vehicle. Despite managing to drive a short distance away, Higday succumbed to his injuries after being transported to the hospital.
Daniel Aguas, 28, of Highland, was arrested and charged with the murder of Adrian Higday. At the time of the shooting, Aguas was on parole for a previous conviction involving vehicle theft and evading a peace officer. He was taken into custody and held at the Central Detention Center without bail. Aguas pleaded not guilty to all charges during his arraignment in San Bernardino Superior Court on October 4, 2018. The case drew significant attention due to Aguas' criminal history and the circumstances surrounding the fatal encounter.
The investigation into Higday's death revealed that the motive behind the shooting was linked to a personal dispute involving Aguas and Higday's ex-girlfriend. Witnesses and police reports indicated that the confrontation escalated quickly, leading to the tragic outcome. Higday's family and friends were left devastated by the senseless act of violence, remembering him as a kind-hearted individual with a bright future ahead. The legal proceedings against Aguas continued, with the community closely following the developments in the case.
