Anthony Lee Carlos, 37, of Fullerton was found fatally shot in Stanton early on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026. Deputies responded about 5:30 a.m. to the area of Main and Pacific streets and discovered Carlos with a fatal gunshot wound.

Homicide detectives traced the investigation to an illegal gambling operation at a residence near Cerritos and Flower avenues, where about 50 people were detained and six were arrested on outstanding warrants unrelated to the homicide. Detectives identified 43-year-old Jeffrey Lynn Clayton, also of Fullerton, as the primary suspect; authorities say Carlos and Clayton were acquainted. Clayton was taken into custody on the evening of April 7 and booked into the Orange County Jail.

Clayton has been charged with murder, with enhancements alleging discharge of a firearm causing death and committing a crime while out on bail. He has a prior criminal history that includes vehicle theft, drug possession, and identity theft, and was out on bail on a separate case at the time of the killing.

Did anyone in the area near Main and Pacific streets or the Cerritos and Flower avenues neighborhood see or hear anything that morning?