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Marcus Eriz Sentenced to 40 Years for Fatal Road Rage Shooting of 6-Year-Old

Marcus Eriz, involved in a 2021 road rage incident that resulted in the death of Aiden Leos, has been sentenced to the maximum 40 years to life in prison.

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Defendant Marcus Eriz was found guilty of second degree murder, as well as shooting at an occupied vehicle, for the killing of six-year-old Aiden Leos during court proceedings in Santa Ana, Calif., on January 25, 2024.

Overview

  • Marcus Anthony Eriz, 27, was convicted of second-degree murder and shooting at an occupied vehicle, receiving a 40-year sentence to life.
  • The incident occurred in 2021 when Eriz fired at a car during a road rage dispute, fatally striking 6-year-old Aiden Leos.
  • Superior Court Judge Richard King described the shooting as 'cold-blooded murder' and rejected leniency arguments based on Eriz's childhood trauma.
  • Eriz expressed remorse in court, apologizing to Leos' family and stating he never meant to hurt anyone.
  • Eriz's girlfriend, Wynne Lee, faces charges of being an accessory after the fact and possessing a concealed firearm, with her trial pending.