Ontario PD arrest 2 who shot up Halloween party, killing 1, after being told they were uninvited

ONTARIO, Calif. (KABC) -- The Ontario Police Department announced the arrest of two men accused of killing an 18-year-old at a Halloween party in 2021.

Jesus Sanchez was leaving a crowded Halloween party in 2021 when a fight broke out and shots were fired, causing his death. Four others, including a suspect, were injured.

Now, nearly two years later, police have the suspects they believe committed the slaying.

The announcement came at a press conference that also featured the victim's mother giving a tearful plea for justice.

Police say the search warrants led them to some of the weapons used the night the suspects shot into a crowd.

"The fact that when they tried to enter the party, and were told that they were uninvited guests ,that they assaulted the homeowner. Then, to pick a fight out to the front of the residence. Then to, without any regard for human life, to fire into a crowd of people," said Chief Mike Lorenz of Ontario Police Department.

Detectives say the suspects have gang ties, but aren't releasing their identities because the two were juveniles at the time of the shooting.

It's up to a judge whether they're tried as adults. The two face charges of murder and attempted murder.

If the suspects are tried as juveniles, the most they can remain in custody is until they are 25 years old.