2 Arrested in El Cajon Fatal Shooting

Two suspects have been arrested in connection to the robbery and killing of a 38-year-old El Cajon man last month.

John Francis was found dead from a gunshot wound Sept. 18 in an apartment complex at 1499 Broadway in El Cajon.

Police believe he was a victim of a robbery and targeted for his marijuana supply, according to a news release from the El Cajon Police Department.

Investigators served a search warrant on Thursday, one in Chula Vista and the other in San Diego. The search warrants led to the arrest of 24-year-old Paul Julian Sosa III of San Diego and 24-year-old Homero Viscarroa Palomino of Chula Vista.

The suspects were booked in San Diego County Jail on suspicion of murder, robbery and conspiracy to commit a crime.

Police say the investigation is ongoing and anyone who may have information should call the El Cajon Police Department at 619-579-3311 or you can leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477.

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