February 2, 2023 - San Diego County Sheriff Department officials report two suspects have been identified and arrested in connection with the homicide that occurred in the City of San Marcos on January 4, 2023. One of the suspects is 15 and the other is 17 years old. Both juveniles are male.

On January 31, 2023, with the assistance of local law enforcement, the 17-year-old was located and arrested near the 4200 block of Van Buren Blvd., Riverside.

This morning, just after 7:00 a.m., the 15-year-old was arrested at his residence in the City of Oceanside. At this stage of the investigation, it appears the suspects did not know the victims; however, we believe the reason for them meeting was for the illegal sale of vape products. The motivation and circumstances are still under investigation.

Both juvenile suspects were booked into the East Mesa Juvenile Detention Facility on two counts of 187(a)PC – Murder.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Homicide Unit at (858) 285-6330/after hours at (858) 565-5200.  You can remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477.

Previous Updates:

Update: January 9th:

The 19-year-old male has been identified as Jesus Garcia. Garcia was pronounced deceased by hospital staff the night of the incident. Garcia was a resident in the City of San Marcos.

The 20-year-old male that was in critical condition has been identified at Nicholas Tiefer. Unfortunately, while still in the hospital, he was pronounced deceased on January 7, 2023. Tiefer was a resident in the City of Vista.

Garcia and Tiefer were friends. The motivation and circumstances are still under investigation. To view our previous press release dated January 4, 2023, click here.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Homicide Unit at (858) 285-6330/after hours at (858) 565-5200.  You can remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477.

Previous: January 4th:
Two suspects have been identified and arrested in connection with the homicide that occurred in the City of San Marcos on January 4, 2023. One of the suspects is 15 and the other is 17 years old. Both juveniles are male.

On January 31, 2023, with the assistance of local law enforcement, the 17-year-old was located and arrested near the 4200 block of Van Buren Blvd., Riverside.

This morning, just after 7:00 a.m., the 15-year-old was arrested at his residence in the City of Oceanside. At this stage of the investigation, it appears the suspects did not know the victims; however, we believe the reason for them meeting was for the illegal sale of vape products. The motivation and circumstances are still under investigation.

Both juvenile suspects were booked into the East Mesa Juvenile Detention Facility on two counts of 187(a)PC – Murder.

The view the previous press releases dated January 4 and 9, 2023, click here and here.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Homicide Unit at (858) 285-6330/after hours at (858) 565-5200.  You can remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477.
Source: San Diego County Sheriff Department