California gang member, a convicted felon, allegedly kills 3, while on probation
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, Calif. - A convicted felon who was out on probation when he allegedly killed three people, including his girlfriend and ex-girlfriend, all on the same day, has been charged with multiple counts of murder following the violent shooting spree, according to the San Bernardino County District Attorney's Office.
Authorities identified the suspect as 41-year-old Louis Peter Hernandez, also known as "Wicked." Hernandez is a known gang member with a history of violence and he allegedly shot and killed his girlfriend and another person over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.
The shooting spree, which left the impacted communities in shock, began in a quiet Fontana neighborhood on Saturday, Nov. 25. Witnesses described hearing two loud gunshots, and police arrived to find two victims, identified as Romaldo De La Rosa (Uncle Roy) and Angelina Urbano.
He is then accused of driving to Jurupa Valley, where he shot another woman, Dianne Coeur, and an unidentified man who survived his injuries.
Coeur is the ex-high school girlfriend of Hernandez. The surviving gunshot victim in this incident is currently recovering, and the shooting remains under investigation.
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In an emotional statement, a family member said, "Our hearts are heavy during this difficult time. All three families are mourning the loss of their loved ones – Grandfather Uncle Roy, Angelina Urbano, and Diane Coeur."
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Hernandez, who has a lengthy criminal record, was out on probation and post-release community supervision. He has been charged with three counts of murder and one count of assault with a firearm. Additional charges are pending regarding the fourth victim in Jurupa Valley.
Louis Peter Hernandez
Special allegations for prior felonies and special circumstances have been filed, potentially leading to this becoming a capital murder case.
Hernandez appeared in court on Wednesday, Nov. 29 and pleaded not guilty. His next court date is scheduled for Dec. 4.
The victims' families have set up GoFundMe accounts to cover funeral expenses. You can find the GoFundMe for Romaldo "Roy" De La Rosa here. The GoFundMe for Angelina Francisca Urbano can be found here.