Allan Plata was arrested Friday evening without incident in La Habra, Orange police said. He was booked at Orange County Jail for murder, attempted murder and a probation violation.
Investigators say Amber Parsons was shot and killed while she was driving her Honda CR-V in the area of Highland Street and Del Mar Avenue. Police and firefighter-paramedics responded to the scene shortly after 12:30 a.m. Parsons died at the scene.
A female passenger was unharmed.
Following the shooting, police said the suspect took off on foot.
Anyone with information on the fatal shooting is asked to contact the Orange Police Department.