Siblings Arrested for Murder of Cerritos Businessman at Park
CERRITOS, CA – Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of 66-year-old businessman Cuauhtémoc Garcia, who was gunned down in broad daylight while on his daily walk at Don Knabe Community Regional Park.
Arrests Made Following Police Pursuit
Authorities have identified the suspects as John Chong Uk Moon, 54, and Cindy Kim, 58, who are siblings. Investigators with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) allege that Garcia was targeted in the attack, though a clear motive has yet to be determined.
The arrests came after law enforcement received a tip identifying the pair from surveillance images that were released following the February 25 shooting. Detectives linked the suspects to a silver Toyota Prius and issued an alert to local law enforcement agencies. On March 11, Fullerton police located the vehicle, leading to a high-speed pursuit that ended in a crash in Anaheim. Both Moon and Kim were taken into custody at the scene.
The case is now being presented to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, where prosecutors will determine the formal charges against the suspects.
The Fatal Shooting at Don Knabe Park
The deadly incident occurred around 12:30 p.m. on February 25, 2025, at Coyote Creek Riverbed, near Carmenita Road in Cerritos.
Garcia, a well-known businessman, father of two, and husband of nearly three decades, was taking his routine walk along the bike path when he was approached by two individuals. Witnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots moments later. Authorities quickly ruled out robbery as a motive, stating that Garcia appeared to have been deliberately targeted.
Ongoing Investigation & Legal Proceedings
Investigators continue to work on uncovering the circumstances that led to Garcia’s killing. As of now, no connection between the suspects and the victim has been publicly disclosed.
Moon and Kim remain in police custody, awaiting their first court appearance, where they are expected to be formally charged. If convicted, they could face severe penalties, including life in prison.
