Eric Xavier Urias, a 25-year-old resident of Inglewood, California, tragically lost his life on March 20, 2018. The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning when three armed men broke into a home on the 3700 block of West 106th Street. The intruders opened fire, resulting in multiple gunshot wounds to Urias, who was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after 1 a.m.
Two women who were also present in the home sustained injuries and were transported to a local hospital, where they were listed in stable condition.
The Inglewood Police Department responded swiftly to the burglary in progress, leading to the arrest of the three suspects on the same day. The individuals apprehended were Brandon Perez, 24, Raul Carlos, 39, and Alejandro Garduno, 26. All three suspects faced serious charges, including murder with special circumstance allegations of committing the crime during a burglary and to further the activities of a criminal street gang. Additionally, they were charged with two counts of attempted murder, first-degree burglary with a person present, and possession of a firearm by a felon.
The legal proceedings against Perez, Carlos, and Garduno were significant. They were held without bail, and their arraignment was initially scheduled for March 23, 2018, but was later continued to April 19, 2018. The charges brought against them carried the potential for the death penalty or life imprisonment without the possibility of parole, depending on the decision made by the prosecutors at a later date. The case was handled by the Hardcore Gang Division of the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, reflecting the severity and gang-related nature of the crime.
The murder of Eric Xavier Urias and the subsequent legal actions against the suspects highlighted the ongoing issues of gang violence and home invasions in the area. The community of Inglewood was deeply affected by the incident, which underscored the need for continued efforts to address and mitigate gang-related activities and ensure the safety of residents. The case remained under investigation by the Inglewood Police Department, with the aim of bringing justice to the victims and their families.
