Suspect Arrested for Murder of Jonathan Cuevas in Apple Valley: Vigil Planned for Victim
APPLE VALLEY, Calif. (VVNG.com) — Authorities have arrested a 35-year-old Apple Valley man for the murder of Jonathan Cuevas earlier this month.
On Monday, September 2, 2024, at approximately 3:15 a.m., deputies from Apple Valley responded to a shooting report near Klickitat Avenue and Quinnault Road.
Upon arrival, deputies found Jonathan Cuevas, a 39-year-old resident of Oro Grande, with a gunshot wound inside a vehicle. Cuevas was transported to a hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.
The Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations Division – Homicide Detail took over the investigation and identified Anthony Lopez, as the suspect. Investigators found that Cuevas had arrived at the location to pick up a friend when Lopez shot him. Lopez then fled the scene and remained at large.
On September 6, 2024, around 7:00 p.m., members of the U.S. Marshal’s Fugitive Task Force, along with investigators, located Lopez in Bullhead, Arizona. Lopez was arrested without incident and has been booked into the Mohave County Jail in Arizona, where he will await extradition.
Loved ones have planned a candlelight vigil for Jonathan, better known as “Jonny” on Friday, September 13th at 6:30 PM, in the dirt field right over the train tracks as you enter the community of Oro Grande.
People attending are asked to please be mindful that his parents will be present and are reminded to please be respectful of his daughter’s special request to have blue and white balloons for the evening balloon release. Everyone is welcome to join and celebrate the life of Jonathan.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Homicide Detail at 909-890-4904. Callers wishing to remain anonymous should contact We-Tip at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or go to wetip.com.
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