Frederick Temple, 25, was shot and killed on the afternoon of February 28, 2017, in Stanton near Dale and Lola avenues. Deputies and paramedics found him lying in the street; he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Orange County Sheriff’s Department investigators connected the killing to an earlier incident near Cerritos Avenue and Yana Drive. Detectives reviewed surveillance footage, conducted interviews with nearby residents and businesses, and used the Search and Rescue Team to canvas the area and recover a firearm believed to be used in the shooting. The Homicide Team, Gang Detail and North Directed Enforcement Team all took part in the probe as authorities looked into possible gang links involving Temple and the two suspects.

Two 25-year-old men, Noe Lezama and Alfredo Quiroz, were arrested and booked on suspicion of murder and held on $1 million bail each; court appearances were expected soon after.

If anyone knew Temple or has information about the events that day, please share what can help the investigation.