"On August 12, 2020, at approximately 10:30 a.m., detectives located and arrested 33-year-old Jamal Darby near his residence in the 1200 block of West 57th Street in Los Angeles," LBPD says in a release.

[LBPD release text] The arrest followed the discovery of evidence linking Darby to the July 24, 2020 murder, after the victim tried to prevent Darby from robbing miscellaneous items from a business. The victim has now been identified as 57-year-old Victor Talavera of Long Beach. Darby was arrested while driving the car that detectives believe was used in the murder of Talavera.

Darby has been booked on one count of murder, robbery, and burglary, all originating from the same incident. Darby is currently being held in the Long Beach City jail on $2,000,000 bail. His vehicle has been impounded and will be processed for evidentiary value by the Forensic Science Division.

In the coming days, LBPD will presumably present its evidence to the L.A. County District Attorney's office which will decide whether to file criminal charges, and if so, what they will be. .

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The above screen saves are from LBPD released video.

LBPD's release states:

"The public’s help is needed to identify the suspect and his vehicle. Detectives are hopeful additional witnesses will come forward and provide valuable information as the investigation continues. We urge anyone who may have information regarding this incident to immediately contact Long Beach Police Department Homicide Detail Detectives Oscar Valenzuela and Eric Thai 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."

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As of July 25 at 5:50 p.m., the LA County Coroner's office hasn't released the identity of the store worker pending notification of next of kin.

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