Jesus Joel Romero, 32, was found dead on Ten Mile Cut Off Road in Point Arena after being reported assaulted at a local bar in the early hours of September 24, 2023. Deputies say he sustained multiple gunshot wounds; a forensic autopsy was scheduled to confirm the exact cause of death.

Detectives named two persons of interest. On the evening of September 24, 23-year-old Antonio Coria Garcia of Gualala was interviewed and booked on suspicion of murder with bail set at $550,000. The second suspect, 44-year-old Edgar Arteaga Coria of Gualala, described as about 5 feet 10 inches and 160 to 170 pounds with brown eyes, black hair and neck tattoos, was believed to have fled the county and was considered armed and dangerous.

The investigation remains active and authorities asked anyone with information to contact the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office. Did anyone in the Point Arena or Gualala area see Romero that night or have information about Edgar Arteaga Coria’s whereabouts?