COSTA MESA, Calif. (June 9, 2025) -- The Costa Mesa Police Department (CMPD) on Saturday arrested a man for the fatal shooting of a 20-year-old woman last week.
On Monday, June 2, 2025, at approximately 11:10 p.m., Costa Mesa Communications received calls of shots fired and a person shot in the 1500 block of Lukup Lane. Officers responded and found a 20-year-old Huntington Beach woman on the sidewalk suffering from several apparent gunshot wounds. Officers quickly rendered medical aid. Costa Mesa Fire & Rescue took over lifesaving measures before they transported the victim to a local hospital where she was pronounced deceased. The victim was later identified as Monserrat Colorado and through the preliminary investigation, it was believed the victim and suspect knew each other.
UPDATE (June 9, 2025):
CMPD detectives diligently investigated this homicide. On Saturday, June 6, 2025, with the assistance of the Special Investigations Unit and evidence pointing to someone who knew the victim, detectives arrested Oscar Saldivar, 19, Huntington Beach, for murder. Detectives also served search warrants in Huntington Beach and recovered a firearm.
The nature of how the victim and suspect knew each other is still under investigation. CMPD will submit their case file to the District Attorney’s Office for filing consideration.
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Media contact:
Roxi Fyad, Public Affairs Manager
Costa Mesa Police Department
[email protected]
714-313-2077
