A 2-year-old boy was strangled to death in San Juan Bautista, and his mother was attacked. The suspect, Adrian Lujan, was arrested in Merced County after a chase and confessed.
- The incident occurred on June 7, 2026, at 107 The Alameda in San Juan Bautista. - The mother fought off Lujan as he tried to strangle her; he then fled in a Ford Fusion.
- The child was found unresponsive on a couch, blue, and later died at a hospital. - Lujan was located in Merced County using FLOCK cameras, pursued, and arrested after a physical encounter.
Authorities are investigating the motive and seeking justice for the victim.