Calexico PD arrest Indio man as he tries to flee to Mexico

CALEXICO, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - Calexico Police say a murder suspect from Indio was arrested Saturday night.

The arrest occurred around 10:00pm in Calexico as he crossed the border. 

According to authorities, the 19-year-old man is accused of shooting and killing another man in Indio. 

He was booked into Imperial County jail and is waiting extradition to Riverside County jail for court proceedings. 

Officers responded to 500 East Fourth Street on October 29th where they found an injured man identified as 30-year-old Ian Andrade.

He was found unconscious with severe head trauma and was flown to Desert Regional Medical Center for advanced medical care but later succumbed injuries.

During the investigation, officers located a blood trail that led them to 600 East Fourth Street.

Based on the scene and evidence located, officers believe Andrade was crossing the road and was hit by an unknown vehicle, that fled the scene in an unknown direction.

Andrade then staggered away on foot and collapsed at the location where he was later found.

The Calexico Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in this suspected hit and run fatal collision. 

If you have any information, please contact the Calexico Police Department.