On the evening of June 7, 2023, at approximately 9:08 p.m., deputies from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department responded to reports of a shooting at America's Best Value Inn & Suites, located in the 44000 block of Sierra Highway in Lancaster, California. Upon arrival, they discovered two male victims suffering from gunshot wounds. One victim, identified as 28-year-old Shane Derone Wallace of Los Angeles, was found inside a motel room and pronounced dead at the scene.
The second victim, 29-year-old Luther Crayton of Lancaster, was located in the parking lot area and transported to a local hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
Family members revealed that Wallace and Crayton were brothers, with one of them residing at the motel. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department indicated that the incident appeared to be a robbery involving multiple suspects. The motel itself had a reputation for being associated with crime and prostitution, leading community members to call for its closure following the tragic event.
As of the latest available information, no arrests have been made in connection with the double homicide. Authorities have not released descriptions of the suspects involved. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department continues to investigate the case and urges anyone with information to contact the Sheriff's Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. Anonymous tips can be provided to Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or through their website at lacrimestoppers.org.
