The father of the 18-year-old girl who was shot dead at a movie theater in Corona, California last week confronted the suspect when he appeared in court on Friday.
“Look at me, brother,” he said in the video KABC TV, The local TV station news station. “Look at me. Look at me.” According to reports, when the suspect was escorted out of the courtroom, the sad father burst into tears.
His daughter Rylee Goodrich (Rylee Goodrich) Was killed in a shooting on Monday At the Regal Edwards Corona Crossings Theatre.At 9:35 in the evening, she was found by the staff Forever purificationThe shooting also put her friend Anthony Barajas (Anthony Barajas) in critical condition, a TikTok star with nearly 1 million fans. The 19-year-old is still alive.
According to KABC reports, the suspect, 20-year-old Joseph Jimenez, did not reach a plea agreement during his interrogation, and the interrogation was postponed to August 5. He is detained and cannot be released on bail.
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Jimenez was charged with one count of murder and one count of attempted murder. According to KABC, each charge is accompanied by enhanced sentencing. The Riverside County District Attorney also filed a special case charge of waiting to qualify Jimenez for the death penalty.
Jimenez was arrested at his El Cerrito home on Tuesday night. The authorities believe that the attacks on Goodrich and Barajas were unprovoked, and Jimenez allegedly acted alone. There is no sign that he knew the victim. Policemen A gun matching the caliber used in the shooting and the wallet of one of the victims were found.
The families of both victims have set up GoFundMe pages.
“Her kindness and gentle spirit will be remembered forever,” said the fundraiser who paid for Goodrich’s funeral. Currently, it has raised more than 60,000 US dollars.
To date, GoFundMe, which helps pay for medical expenses in Barajas, has raised more than $70,000.
GoFundMe wrote: “Anthony is the light in many people’s lives. There are difficult times ahead, but we have great family and friends to get through them.”
A vigil was held for the two victims on Friday. One was held at the New Beginning Community Church in Norco to commemorate Goodrich, and the other was held for Barajas at Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana.
“Wherever you go, she will brighten up the room with a smile,” a former classmate Alex Apatiga told KABC Goodrich. “She is always nice to everyone.”
The two got strong support from fans on TikTok.
“Pray for you, your friends and two family members, because I don’t know what else to do,” wrote one user @walsmea. “Please stay strong.”
