Murder Suspect Arrested
April 25, 2023 - Merced – Merced Police Department officials reported that on April 24, 2023, at approximately 10:22 P.M., Merced Police Detectives 
arrested Alexander Xavier Morales (18) at residence in east Merced. Morales was wanted for the murder of Jordan Terrell Love (21).
On December 21, 2022, at approximately 12:23 A.M. Merced Police received a call regarding an assault that occurred in the 1100 block of B St. in Merced. Officers responded and located Love who was suffering from multiple stab wounds. Love was transported to a regional trauma center where he later succumbed to his injuries.
Jose Joya-Flores (26), Julius Joya-Flores (22) and Alexander Xavier Morales (18) were identified as suspects in Love’s murder. Detectives previously arrested Jose Joya-Flores and Julius Joya-Flores who remain in custody. Morales was booked into the Merced County Jail.
Case Number: 2022-00073493
Merced Police are asking anyone with any information regarding this incident to contact Detective Christian Lupian at (209)388-7844 or by email at Lupianc@cityofmerced.org
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Source & photo: Merced Police Department
