Homicide Update - Victim identified and suspects arrested
The victim in the Grove Park homicide has been identified as 37-year-old Escondido resident Mauricio Renteria.
6 juveniles, ranging in age from 14-17 years, have been arrested for the homicide. All six were booked into juvenile hall for the charges of homicide (187(A) PC) and the criminal street gang enhancement pursuant to 186.22(B)(1) PC.
The investigation is still on-going.
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Address/Location
Escondido Police Department
1163 N. Centre City Parkway
Escondido, CA 92026
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 760-839-4722