3 suspected in fatal Westminster beating arrested, 4th alleged attacker sought

Westminster police have arrested three people suspected of beating a homeless man to death in July, and sought the public’s help in locating a fourth alleged assailant on Thursday, Aug. 15.

Jeffrey Andrade, 18, was named as a homicide suspect by the Westminster Police Department in a news release. Authorities believe the Westminster resident had a role in the fatal assault of a homeless man on Saturday, July 20.

Officers responded at about 10:05 p.m. that evening to Locust Street, just south of Westminster Boulevard, where a caller had reported that a man was injured and bleeding, the release said. Police found one victim dead at the scene.

He was identified as Duc Le, 45, in the department’s release. Police described him as a homeless man known to sleep in the area where he was attacked. The motive for the assault remained unclear.

Three people have been taken into custody on suspicion of murder in connection with the attack, police said. Two were identified as Andrew Holguin, 21, of Midway City, and Christian Huerta, 19, of Huntington Beach in the department’s release. The name of the third suspect, a 16-year old boy from Westminster, was not made public.

Andrade was hiding from investigators as of Thursday evening.

“He is on the run and knows he is wanted,” department officials said in the release.

The outstanding suspect was described as a Hispanic with brown hair and brown eyes by police. He stands roughly 5 feet and 10 inches tall and weighs about 170 pounds.

Authorities have asked anyone with details regarding the assault or Andrade’s whereabouts to contact the Westminster Police Department by dialing 714-548-3212. Information can also be left anonymously with Orange County Crime Stoppers by calling 855-TIP-OCCS (855-847-6227) or visiting www.occrimestoppers.org.