A Man and Woman Charged in Connection with Fatal Shooting of 6-Year-Old Boy on 55 Freeway in Orange to be Tried Separately
On Friday, a judge ruled that a man and woman charged in connection with the fatal shooting of a 6-year-old boy on the 55 Freeway in Orange will be tried separately. The jury trial of the alleged shooter is scheduled to begin early next year.
The tragic incident occurred on the evening of July 12, 2020, when a vehicle carrying the 6-year-old boy and his family was struck by gunfire while traveling on the 55 Freeway in Orange. The boy, identified as Aiden Leos, was fatally wounded and died at the scene.
The Orange County District Attorney’s Office has charged two suspects in connection with the shooting. The first suspect, identified as Marcus Anthony Eriz, 24, is charged with one count of murder and two counts of attempted murder. The second suspect, identified as Wynne Lee, 23, is charged with one count of accessory after the fact.
The judge ruled that the two suspects will be tried separately, with the jury trial of the alleged shooter, Eriz, scheduled to begin on February 8, 2021. Lee’s trial is expected to begin shortly after.
The Orange County District Attorney’s Office has stated that the motive for the shooting remains under investigation. However, they believe that the shooting was a road rage incident that escalated to deadly violence.
The family of Aiden Leos has expressed their grief over the loss of their son, and have urged anyone with information about the shooting to come forward. They have also started a GoFundMe campaign to raise money for Aiden’s funeral expenses and to support his family.
The Orange County District Attorney’s Office has stated that they are committed to seeking justice for Aiden and his family. They have urged anyone with information about the shooting to contact the Orange County Sheriff’s Department or the Orange County District Attorney’s Office.
The tragic shooting of Aiden Leos has shocked and saddened the Orange County community. The Orange County District Attorney’s Office is determined to bring justice to Aiden and his family, and to ensure that those responsible for the shooting are held accountable.
