In a chilling turn of events, two men have been arrested in Riverside for what appears to be a contract killing. KTLA reported that 40-year-old Kenny Andrew Johnson of Riverside and 43-year-old Alonzo Jeffery Monk Jr. of Colton were apprehended on charges related to the murder of 27-year-old Horacio Montero Jr. Montero was found shot inside a trailer at an automotive business on Orange Street in the early hours of September 29, succumbing to his injuries at the hospital later.
According to the Riverside Police Department via an Instagram post, immediate medical aid was rendered by Firefighter-Paramedics from the Riverside Fire Department, but unfortunately, the victim later died. Johnson was tracked down and arrested following surveillance conducted by several units, including METRO and Air Support, identifying him as a suspect. Later, investigators linked Monk Jr. to the crime, arresting him in Colton with METRO Team assistance.
Both suspects have since entered a plea of not guilty to the charges of murder and conspiracy to commit murder. As CBS News Los Angeles notes, the investigation into the motive behind the murder is ongoing, with detectives working to piece together why Montero was targeted. The police urge anyone with information to come forward and have provided several avenues for tips, including directly contacting Detectives Richard Glover and Anthony Watkins.
Meanwhile, both Johnson and Monk Jr. remain incarcerated without bail. The specifics of this murder-for-hire plot are still under wraps, but the Riverside Police Department has made it clear that the investigation is active and progressing. They urge concerned citizens, armed with any potential leads, to utilize the "Atlas 1" mobile app or to reach out to the detectives via the provided contact information, as they state in their communication materials.
