Arrest Made In Connection With Triple-Fatal Arson Fire In South El Monte

SOUTH EL MONTE (CBSLA.com) — Authorities say they have made an arrest in connection with a triple-fatal arson fire at a South El Monte tire shop.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said in a statement that Roberto Fuentes, 19, of Baldwin Park was arrested and booked on suspicion of murder. His bail has been set at $1 million.

The statement said significant video surveillance led detectives to identity the suspect vehicle, described as a gold 2002 Nissan Altima, which then led authorities to Fuente.

Deputies say three people were killed Saturday in a suspected arson fire in the 1200 block of Santa Anita Avenue.

Two of the victims were identified as 18-year-old Carlos Jimenez of El Monte and Destiny Aguirre, 18, of Azusa.The third victim has not yet been identified.

Authorities said their investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with more information about this case was asked to call the LASD's Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500.