LBPD Finds & Arrests -- And D.A. Charges -- Two Men, One Woman -- With May Murder Of 16 Yr Old Geron Lacy Near NLB's Ramona Park

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(June 27, 2016, updated text 9:40 a.m.) -- LBPD Homicide Detectives identified, LBPD officers arrested and the L.A. County District Attorney's office has charged two men in their upper teens and a woman in her early 20s with the May 3 murder of 16 year old Geron Lacy near NLB's Ramona Park.

In a release, LBPD says its Homicide Detectives determined that "the victim was involved in a physical altercation with the suspects. The suspects left the location but returned a short time later and shot the victim."

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LBPD says the DA's office has filed charges naming as defendants:

Maria Martha Macias, 23, of Long Beach; arrested June 17, arraigned June 20 and charged with murder;
Tyrone Devonte Moy, 19, of Los Angeles, arrested June 22, arraigned June 24, charged with murder and an ex-felon with a gun;
Marvin Tyree Lard, 19, of Bellflower, arrested June 25, arraigned June 27, charged with murder.

LBPD states in its release that what took place is being investigated as gang related and the investigation remains ongoing. It asks anyone with information regarding what took place to call LBPD's Homicide Detail at (562) 570-7244. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or text TIPLA plus your tip to 274637 (CRIMES), or visit www.LACrimeStoppers.org.