Trio charged with attempted murder for Indio shooting
Attempted murder charges were filed today against three defendants accused in a shooting at an Indio gas station convenience store that left two men wounded.
Martin Chapa, 38, of Indio, Daniel Lua, 30, of Mecca, and David Lua, 43, of Bermuda Dunes, are accused in last Tuesday night’s shooting at the am/pm store at an Arco gas station at 42334 Jefferson St.
Indio police responded at 9:35 p.m. and found two men suffering from gunshot wounds. One of the victims remains hospitalized in critical condition, while the second person sustained minor injuries in the shooting, according to the Indio Police Department.
Police did not reveal how they identified the men as suspects but said they were arrested around 3 p.m. Thursday.
In addition to attempted murder charges, the men each face sentence-enhancing firearm-use allegations, while David Lua is additionally charged with two felony counts of possession of heroin and methamphetamine.
They entered not guilty pleas on Monday afternoon and are scheduled to return to court Dec. 12 for a felony settlement conference.
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