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likely witnessed the killing. Carlos Meza, 41, of Hesperia was shot multiple times around 6:50 p.m. March 3 in the Rite Aid/Stater Bros. parking lot at Amethyst and Bear Valley roads, officials said. Homicide detectives are eager to talk with witnesses in hopes of solving the case. The photos released Tuesday were taken at the entrance to RiteAid. Investigators believe the shoppers in these photos may have witnessed the shooting. The gunman is described as a 30 to 40-year-old Hispanic male, between 5'6" and 5'8" weighing 180 to 200 pounds and wearing all black clothing. The suspect reportedly got into the passenger side of a late 1980s or early 1990s Ford Escort Wagon with light blue oxidized paint, said officials.

On April 21, the group was leaving Tio Pepe's Restaurant around 12:23 a.m. when witnesses reported they were confronted by a second group of people. Three victims were stabbed and a fourth was run over by a vehicle, officials said. According to sheriff's officials, one victim suffered several stab wounds that will require follow-up treatment due to complications. The victims have all been released from the hospital.