Three individuals have been apprehended by Santa Monica Police in connection with a fatal stabbing incident that occurred outside the popular bar The Bungalow, which tragically resulted in the death of one victim, and left another wounded. The fatal confrontation took place in the early hours of February 15, just before 2 a.m., according to FOX LA. The suspects, identified as brothers Alfredo Quinteros, 41, Ricardo Quintero Jr., 42, both from South Gate, and Rogelio Arenas, 32, of Los Angeles — all with noted "extensive criminal histories" — were taken into custody earlier this week.
In a stark turn of events, the weekend's revelry was shattered when the Santa Monica police discovered two male victims with stab wounds at the scene, one of them being Oscar Alfredo Gonzalez, 31, from Santa Maria, who ultimately succumbed to his injuries despite immediate medical attention. As reported by the KTLA News, while the suspects and victims had all been at The Bungalow bar inside the Fairmont, it was outside, on the public sidewalk, that the assault took place. Meanwhile, the motive behind the deadly encounter, which reportedly ensued after a verbal altercation, remains under investigation by the authorities.
Investigators moved swiftly following the incident, leading to the arrests of two suspects on Monday and the third on Wednesday. Alfredo Quinteros has been charged with 187 PC – Homicide, and Ricardo Quintero Jr. faces charges as a 32 PC – Accessory, with both being held without bail; Rogelio Arenas' bail amount, has not yet been determined, according to official statements in a press release by the Santa Monica Police Department. To note, Alfredo Quinteros and Ricardo Quintero Jr. have differing last names, despite being siblings.
This tragic event continues to be the subject of an active investigation as detectives persist in their efforts to gather evidence. Authorities urge anyone with information about the case to come forward and have provided multiple contact points including Detective Lucero at [email protected], and Sergeant Lozano at [email protected] for potential leads. Additionally, individuals with pertinent information may reach out directly to the Santa Monica Police Department's Watch Commander at 310-458-8427, as emphasized in the department’s call for community assistance in resolving the case.
