Arrest made in murder and kidnapping of Andrea Vazquez at Whittier park

Gabriel Esparza, the alleged gunman in the murder, kidnapping, and attempted rape of 19-year-old Andrea Vazquez in Whittier, California, has pleaded not guilty to multiple charges, including murder, kidnapping, and attempted rape. Esparza, the son of a Los Angeles County fire captain, was arrested at his workplace and is being held without bail. Vazquez was kidnapped during a shooting at a park and later found dead. The attack is believed to be random, and a weapon believed to have been used in the crime has been recovered. A memorial vigil was held in Vazquez's honor, and a GoFundMe account has been created to support her family.