Family members of one of the four young victims of a deadly mass shooting and arson in Lancaster earlier this month are mourning their loss and, at the same time, celebrating the 21 years they had with their loved one. The violence unfolded on Nov. The home was engulfed in flames and heavy smoke when first responders arrived at the home.
Crews with the L. County Fire Department were able to get the blaze under control and discovered five victims, three of whom suffered gunshot wounds and were declared dead at the scene. Another victim who also suffered gunshot wounds died at the hospital. The fifth victim, the year-old sister of Aca-ac and Maquindang, was physically uninjured. She hid in a closet during the incident and called Investigators initially believed the young adults had been having a party, but now say the alleged year-old gunman came into the home while everyone was sleeping.
Authorities said that Sandoval fled the home after the shooting and was arrested hours later. Andrew said that Matthew was an origami master, a math whiz, highly creative and had garnered many accolades, even as a child. While trying to navigate the unbearable pain of the loss of Matthew, Celeste and Andrew said they had one last message for the person who took away their family member.
She added that while Matthew is gone, he will live on in others. GoFundMe campaigns for the families of Matthew Montebello , Edwin Garcia and siblings Christine Aca-ac and Janvi Maquindang have been organized to help with the costs of laying their loved ones to rest. The case is scheduled to be presented to the L. Anonymous tips can be provided to L. Regional Crime Stoppers at or online at lacrimestoppers.
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