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TEEN GUN HORROR: 19-Year-Old Lancaster Lad Cuffed for Brutal Desert Hot Springs Slaying!
DESERT HOT SPRINGS SHOCKER – A quiet Sunday evening exploded into tragedy when a 34-year-old man was gunned down in his car, sparking a frantic manhunt that ended with a teenage suspect behind bars!
In a chilling attack that has left the spa city reeling, Francisco Lemus was found riddled with bullets inside his vehicle just after 7:30 p.m. on December 28 in the 66000 block of Avenida Cadena. Cops raced to the scene, but it was too late – Lemus, a Riverside County resident, was pronounced dead on the spot in a grim discovery that sent shockwaves through the community.
Fast-forward to Tuesday, and justice struck swiftly: 19-year-old Michael Alex Dodd from Lancaster was nabbed in his hometown and hauled off to the Benoit Detention Center in Indio on murder charges. The Desert Hot Springs Police Department confirmed the arrest, stating no other suspects are on the loose – but the probe is still ongoing.
What drove this young gunman to pull the trigger, allegedly? Motive remains a mystery as investigators dig deeper into the deadly riddle. Dodd's bail details are under wraps, and he's slated for a court showdown soon.
Locals are buzzing with fear and fury over the brazen bloodshed. "This hits too close to home," one resident whispered. As the new year dawns, questions swirl: Was it a random rage or something more sinister?
Police are asking for tips – ring Det. Celia Romero at 760-329-6411 or anonymously via Crime Stoppers at 760-341-7867. Stay safe out there, folks.
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