Marcos Navarro is charged with allegedly murdering two brothers outside their home near Exposition Park in the city of Los Angeles 

June 11, 2024 – LOS ANGELES, CA – Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced on Monday that a man has been charged with allegedly murdering two brothers outside their home near Exposition Park as they sat in their vehicle on June 1.

“We extend our heartfelt sympathy to the brothers’ loved ones who lost two members of their family to senseless gun violence,” District Attorney Gascón said. “These tragic deaths underscore the urgency of keeping guns out of the hands of the wrong individuals. Our office is dedicated to seeking justice for the victims and their loved ones.”

Marcos Navarro (33) is charged in case 24CJCF03508 with two counts of murder. It is further alleged that defendant used a firearm in the commission of the offenses.

On June 1, Navarro allegedly shot two brothers who were sitting in their parked vehicle outside of their home near Exposition Park.

Sergio Rios, 33, died at the scene. Ricardo Rios, 19, was taken to the hospital where he later died from his injuries.

The defendant is scheduled to be arraigned on July 3 in Dept. 30 of the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center.

He is being held on $5,000,000 bail.

If convicted as charged, Navarro faces a maximum sentence of life in state prison.

The case is being investigated by the Los Angeles Police Department.

Source: Los Angeles County District Attorney