33-Year-Old Man Charged with Murder of Two Brothers in Exposition Park, L.A.

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A 33-year-old man named Marcos Navarro has been charged with two counts of murder for reportedly shooting two brothers, Sergio and Ricardo Rios, near Los Angeles’ Exposition Park. The alleged incident occurred on June 1 and it is believed the men may have had an argument with Navarro prior to the shooting. Navarro was arrested a day after the shooting and now faces additional charges for allegedly using a firearm during the crime; if convicted, he faces a life sentence in state prison.

33-Year-Old Charged with Murder of Two Brothers in L.A.

Marcos Navarro, 33, has been charged with two counts of murder following the shooting of brothers Sergio and Ricardo Rios near Exposition Park, Los Angeles. The incident occurred earlier this month as the brothers sat in their vehicle.

The shooting on June 1 was reported around 2 p.m. in the vicinity of 1100 Browning Boulevard, confirmed the Los Angeles Police Department.

The victims were sitting in their car close to the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and USC campus. An argument with the suspect is believed to have preceded the shooting.

Following the argument, Navarro reportedly walked away, only to return and shoot the brothers in their vehicle. Sergio was pronounced dead at the scene while Ricardo later succumbed to his injuries in the hospital.

A motive for the deadly shooting has yet to be provided by authorities.

“We extend our heartfelt sympathy to the brothers’ loved ones who lost two members of their family to senseless gun violence,” mentioned District Attorney Gascón.

Navarro was arrested a day after the incident and in addition to murder charges, faces an enhancement alleging his personal use of a firearm during the crime. He is held on $5 million bail and is due to appear in court on July 3. If convicted, Navarro faces a life sentence in state prison.

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