Cynthia Ambriz, a 19-year-old Latina from Wilmington, California, was tragically killed on June 11, 2016, in Carson, CA. The incident occurred around 12:10 a.m. when Cynthia was walking with a female friend near East Carson Street and South Evonda Avenue. A man approached them from behind and opened fire, fatally shooting Cynthia. She was pronounced dead at the scene at 12:25 a.m.
The suspect, Alexander Espino, a 19-year-old from Compton, was seen fleeing to a nearby residence and was arrested shortly after on suspicion of murder. He is being held without bail.
The motive behind the shooting remains unclear, and authorities have not disclosed any relationship between Cynthia and Espino. The investigation is ongoing, with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department urging anyone with information to come forward. The community has been deeply affected by Cynthia's death, with friends and family gathering at the scene to hold a vigil in her memory. The case has drawn significant attention, and law enforcement continues to seek justice for Cynthia.
