Four murder victims identified in Pleasant Grove Park shooting
UPDATE (AUGUST 26, 2024): The four murder victims in this shooting that occurred at Pleasant Grove Park have been identified.
- Joshua Pedro Pelico, 19 years old
- David Antonio Delgadillo, 21 years old
- Daniel Segura Cruz, 17 years old
- Robert Valencia, 18 years old
Based on the preliminary investigation, information reveals that individuals traveled from Rome Georgia to meet with Delgadillo and Pelico at Pleasant Grove Park.
Investigators believe the purpose for the meeting was to obtain contraband.
Evidence suggests that both parties had firearms at the scene.
As a result of the encounter, gunfire was exchanged between the subjects.
On August 24, 2024, at approximately 11:14 p.m., deputies responded to reports of gunfire at Pleasant Grove Park. Upon arrival, deputies discovered four deceased Hispanic males all in their early teens and 20’s at the scene.
Police arrested A sixteen-year-old from Rome, Georgia and he now faces four charges of felony murder.
“We feel that possibly two individuals were there under the pretense of robbery. We have four deceased; yes, possibly due to some type of contraband. It was maybe pre-planned; again, a lot of that is what we are still trying to get to the bottom of it” said Sheriff Scott Chitwood.
Police say they do not believe the incident is connected to gang activity.
“One question that was brought up is whether this is gang-related. There is absolutely no reason at all to believe it is gang-related whatsoever. I think it’s sadly a very isolated incident” said Chitwood.
The situation remains under investigation, and authorities urge anyone with information to come forward.
