Alicia Rene Lopez, a 28-year-old woman from Eastvale, California, was tragically found dead on November 24, 2018. Her body was discovered by deputies in the middle of Jasper Loop Circle, following reports of gunshots in the area. Witnesses reported seeing a man fleeing the scene shortly after the shots were fired. The Riverside County Sheriff's Department quickly launched an investigation into her death, which was initially shrouded in mystery.
The investigation led to the arrest of two
men, Kenyatta Keshan Crockett, 23, and Anthony Salcida, 34, both residents of Eastvale. They were apprehended nearly a month after the incident, following the execution of search warrants at multiple locations, including properties in Corona, Eastvale, and Jurupa Valley. Both men were charged with first-degree murder, along with sentence-enhancing allegations related to the use of a firearm and causing great bodily injury. They were held without bail, with Crockett detained at the Smith Correctional Facility in Banning and Salcida at the Byrd Detention Center in Murrieta.
The case against Crockett and Salcida was built on information gathered by the Central Homicide Unit detectives, who canvassed the area and followed up on leads over several weeks. Despite the arrests, the investigation remained ongoing, with authorities seeking additional information from the public to fully understand the circumstances surrounding Lopez's death. The motive behind the shooting was not immediately disclosed, leaving many questions unanswered as the legal proceedings began.
This tragic event highlighted the community's need for vigilance and cooperation with law enforcement to ensure justice for victims like Alicia Rene Lopez. The Riverside County Sheriff's Department continued to urge anyone with information to come forward, emphasizing the importance of community involvement in solving such heinous crimes.
