Authorities have arrested two suspects in connection with an attempted murder in a supermarket parking lot in the Lucerne Valley.
The incident happened at the Lucerne Valley Market last Friday just before 5 p.m. According to officials, a man was confronted in the parking lot by the two suspects he knew. One of the suspects, Amanda Miller, is accused of using a hammer to break the windows of the victim’s truck. The second suspect, Jaime Esparza, allegedly threatened the victim while brandishing a gun.
Fearing for his safety, the victim quickly reversed and collided with the suspects’ car. It was at this point that Esparza allegedly fired a shot at the victim’s vehicle before fleeing the scene.
Esparza was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, while Miller was arrested on suspicion of vandalism. Both suspects are currently being held in a detention center.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information about this case is urged to contact Deputy K. Konior of the Victor Valley Sheriff’s Station at 760-552-6800.
