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Jose Leroy Hurtado, 45, was found shot and later pronounced dead on September 30, 2020, in his Anaheim home in the 600 block of North Zeyn Street. Police responded to a call reporting a shooting around 4 p.m.; Hurtado received first aid and was transported to a hospital but was pronounced dead shortly before 5 p.m.

Officers arrested Hurtado’s younger brother, Sergio Marcelino Hurtado, 36, who was at the scene. He was taken into custody on suspicion of murder and for being a felon in possession of a firearm, and held on $1 million bail. The Anaheim Police Department’s SWAT team swept the house to check for additional suspects or victims. Authorities have not disclosed a motive.

If anyone has information about what led to the shooting or was in the area that afternoon, please contact Orange County Crime Stoppers.