WATSONVILLE — A woman who went missing in Watsonville on Saturday has been found dead, police said.
Lizbeth Arceo Sedano, 25, was found dead near Eureka Canyon and Grizzly Flat roads in Watsonville, police said Sunday.
Police had previously said they had “serious concerns” for her welfare after her partner, Joshua Gonzalez, was shot and wounded by police on Saturday after he allegedly threatened to harm the couple’s 3-year-old daughter and tried to assault a police officer. Sedano’s family said she did not respond to phone calls or text messages, which was unusual for her.
Watsonville Police Department via Bay City News
At approximately 9:19 p.m., Gonzalez was standing outside the Watsonville police station when he reportedly called 911 and said he was armed with a knife and wanted to hurt the child.
The first to respond got out of his patrol car and ordered Gonzalez to drop the knife, police said. Gonzalez reportedly ignored his orders and charged at the officer, who opened fire and shot him.
Gonzalez was taken to the hospital and is in stable condition, police said. The child was unharmed and is now in the care of family members.
“On behalf of the Watsonville Police Department, we would like to extend our condolences to Lizbeth’s family and friends during this difficult time,” police said Sunday.
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office is investigating Sedano’s death.
