A Pregnant Woman Was Fatally Shot Last Year in Her Car, and Suspect Was Just Arrested

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A California man wanted in connection with the 2020 killing of a pregnant woman and her unborn child has been taken into custody after allegedly fleeing to Mexico.

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In January, an arrest warrant was issued for Penaloza, who was believed to be living in Tijuana, Mexico.

California authorities worked with police in Mexico, who located Penaloza arrested him before turning him over to the U.S. Marshals.

In addition to murder, Penaloza is charged with shooting into an occupied vehicle and felon in possession of a firearm. Attorney information was not available Monday morning.

According toCBS13, Cortez leaves behind seven other children.

source: people.com