Arrests Made in Road Rage Shooting of 6-Year-Old Boy on 55 Freeway in Orange

Arrests have been made in connection to the killing of 6-year-old Aiden Leos, who was struck by gunfire on the 55 Freeway, according to the California Highway Patrol.

CHP confirmed the arrest of two suspects believed to be responsible for the shooting death of Aiden.

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Marcus Anthony Eriz, 24, and Wynne Lee, 23, were arrested on Sunday at their home in Costa Mesa and are expected to be charged with murder.

Both were being held on $1 million bail and scheduled to head to court on Tuesday, according to Orange County jail records.

#Breaking law enforcement sources tell @nbcla both suspects are in custody. Arrested in #CostaMesa this afternoon. They know where car is located also gun. Working to retrieve both. Boyfriend and girlfriend who live in OC work in IE. https://t.co/igye58yISR — Vikki Vargas (@VikkiNBCLA) June 7, 2021

"On behalf of Border Division Chief Omar Watson, and the Santa Ana Area, we are deeply grateful for the professionalism and tireless commitment of our investigators who have worked on this case from day one to find those responsible for Aiden's death," said CHP Commissioner Amanda Rey. "While these arrests will not ease the pain of a mother's loss, my hope is for the Leos family to have some peace of mind and to rest assured the CHP will work with the Orange County District Attorney to bring justice for Aiden."

The CHP Border Division Chief Watson also thanked the community for its "indescribable outpouring of concern and hundreds of tips" that helped investigators find the killers.

"This senseless crime tore at the community’s heart and brought it together in outrage and sheer determination to find Aiden’s killers,” said OC Supervisor Donald Wagner on Sunday afternoon. “The CHP and District Attorney’s office have been relentless in the pursuit of justice for Aiden. I congratulate them on these arrests and thank them for their dedication to the people of Orange County."

The steadily growing reward in the shooting of Aiden Leos, who was struck by gunfire from another car May 21 on the 55 Freeway in Orange, started with an offer of $50,000 and increased in the week following the shooting. The money includes funds from the family, businesses and Orange County officials.

Aiden was riding with his mother when he was struck by a bullet in his abdomen. He was on his way to kindergarten.

The shooting stemmed from a road rage confrontation, investigators said.

The California Highway Patrol released a photo of a white Volkswagen Golf Sportwagon, possibly a 2018 or 2019 model, sought in connection with the shooting.

CORRECTION (June 7, 12:07 a.m. ET): This story previously identified those arrested as Eriz Marcus Anthony and Lee Wynne. An updated statement from police identified them as Marcus Anthony Eriz and Wynne Lee.