Two arrested for murder after a shooting on Monday night

Deputies responded just after 7:30 p.m. to Coronado Drive after receiving a call about a man lying on the ground with a single gunshot wound to the face. The victim was transported to the hospital, where he later died from his injuries. During their investigation, detectives learned the victim communicated on Instagram and arranged a drug buy with Cortes. According to detectives, Cortes and Jimenez drove to meet the victim to complete the transaction and picked up a firearm on the way. When they arrived, Cortes sat in the driver’s seat while Jimenez hid in the back seat. As the victim approached, Jimenez fired one shot through the passenger window, striking the victim in the face. Before fleeing, Jimenez robbed the victim of his handgun.

During an interview Thursday with detectives, Jimenez admitted to being angry the victim was communicating with his girlfriend on social media. Today, the two are behind bars.

Jimenez faces Robbery with a Firearm and Murder While Engaged in Robbery, while Cortes is charged with Principal to Robbery with a Firearm and Principal to Murder While Engaged in Robbery.