Lompoc Police Department


107 Civic Center Plaza
Lompoc, California 93436

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Press Release
Case# :2212-0971
Location :
600 block North Fourth Street, Lompoc
Crime/Offense :
Homicide
Suspect(s) :
Benito Martinez, 20-years-old.
Summary :
On Friday 12/09/2022 at approximately 11:25 PM, Officers responded to the 600 block of North Fourth Street regarding a shooting. When Officers arrived, they located a 22-year-old male on the ground with bullet wounds. Officers began providing life saving measures until relieved by paramedics. The victim was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased. Detectives responded and were able to identify the shooter as 20-year-old Benito Martinez. Benito was later arrested at the Police Department in the early morning hours on 12/10/2022 .

The investigation is still ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact the Lompoc Police Department Detective Bureau.
Investigating Officer :
Detective Corporal Reyna
Press Release Prepared by :
Detective Sergeant Magallon
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