UPDATE: David Zapata is facing 30 years to life for the murder of 17-year-old Xavier Chavarin and attempted murder of 33-year-old Daniel Villalobos. His arraignment is scheduled to take place on Friday.
If you're enjoying this article, you'll love my daily morning newsletter, How To LA. Every weekday, you'll get fresh, community-driven stories that catch you up with our independent local news.David Zapata is facing 30 years to life for the murder of 17-year-old Xavier Chavarin and attempted murder of 33-year-old Daniel Villalobos, authorities announced Friday. His arraignment is scheduled to take place Friday afternoon.
In a press conference, L.A. County District Attorney George Gascón said the suspect did not know either of the victims and the motivation remains unknown. There is no reason to believe he suffered from mental health issues, Gascón said. "These were senseless attacks. No confrontation, no words exchanged. Really just spontaneous and brutal," said LAPD Deputy Chief Michael Oreb.
LAPD is actively pursuing a second suspect, who drove away from the crime scene last Friday. That investigation is ongoing.The second victim – 33-year old Villalobos – was discharged from the hospital on Wednesday and is now in stable condition, authorities said.
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