Liquor Store Parking Lot Shooting Suspects Arrested, Police Say

SANTA MONICA, CA — An El Monte man and woman were arrested in connection with a shooting at a Santa Monica liquor store parking lot over the weekend, according to the Santa Monica Police Department.

The shooting happened about 9:45 p.m. Friday at Eddie's Liquor, 2045 20th Street, police said. No one was injured.

The two suspects were in an altercation with a victim in a parking lot, police said. As the argument escalated, one of the suspects retrieved a gun from their car and gave it to the other suspect. The suspect fired the gun and then they drove off.

Officers talked to people at the shooting and got a suspect and vehicle description, police said. They found the suspect's vehicle on the eastbound Santa Monica (10) Freeway.

Officers stopped the vehicle near Sawtelle Boulevard and Matteson Avenue, police said. They found the suspects, gun and three children inside the car.

Jesus Manuel Macias, 36, was arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon, carrying a loaded firearm in public, convicted felon in possession of a firearm and child endangerment. His bail was set at $100,000. He was released on bail Sunday.

Lucero Campos, 26, was arrested on suspicion of child endangerment, carrying a loaded firearm, and aiding and abetting. Her bail was set at $100,000. She was released on bail early Monday.

Anyone with information about the shooting can contact SMPD Detective Tavera with the Criminal Investigations Division at 310-458-2256 or the Santa Monica Department’s Watch Commander (24 hours) at 310-458-8427.

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