Detectives ID Suspected Shooter in Double Murder at Clovis Bar

 

25-year-old Eddie Cordero. Photo: Clovis PD

 

CLOVIS, CA. (KMJ) — Detectives with the Clovis Police Department have identified the man they say shot and killed two men inside a bar in Clovis.

Detectives say 25-year-old Eddie Cordero of Fresno shot and killed 21-year-old Merehildo Luna and 27-year-old Andres Sanchez at the Palace Bar on Clovis Ave.

A third man was also wounded.

They say Cordero entered the bar shortly after 2 a.m. on Saturday, May 22nd and immediately began shooting.

Detectives believe the two deceased victims were targeted by Cordero due to a disagreement in the bar a few hours prior.

Detectives have been actively searching for Cordero.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Clovis Police Department at (559) 324-2800.

You can also remain anonymous by calling Valley Crime Stoppers at (559) 498-STOP.

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