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By KAREN VELIE For the second time in a span of less than three days, a fatal shooting occurred in Santa Maria, according to the city’s police department.
Man arrested following Friday morning murder in Santa Maria
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and last updated 2021-05-30 12:47:42-04
Police have made an arrest in connection with a deadly shooting in Santa Maria last week.
Police say following an extensive search that included help from the Santa Barbara County Sheriffâs Office, Erik Fernandez Rocha, 20, was arrested shortly before 9:30 p.m. Saturday while riding a bike on Donovan Road a N. Elm Street.
SMPD
He was wanted in connection with the murder of Frankie Placido Hernandez early Friday morning.
Police had remained fairly tight-lipped about the investigation until Saturday night when they identified Rocha, 20, as the suspect.