Two suspects have been arrested following the tragic fatal shooting of a 22-year-old man during an online marketplace transaction in Tustin, California.
The incident occurred on Sunday evening, June 14, 2026, in a residential neighborhood lined with apartment complexes just north of the 5 Freeway.
The Marketplace Meetup Turned Deadly
According to reports from the Tustin Police Department and local media outlets like KTLA, the victim, identified as Cristhian Cruz of Tustin, was attempting to sell an unspecified luxury item through an online platform. He agreed to meet two prospective buyers at approximately 7:24 p.m. in the 13900 block of Tustin East Drive.
During the exchange, a physical struggle erupted between Cruz and one of the male subjects. As they fought, the second subject pulled out a firearm and shot Cruz. Both suspects immediately fled the scene together…