DA lays out disturbing details of trunk kidnapping-execution that stunned California
San Bernardino County prosecutors on Monday revealed new details in the alleged kidnapping and execution-style killing that stunned Southern California, announcing a murder charge against one suspect.Authorities said a business dispute escalated into a planned ambush.District Attorney Jason Anderson charged Jianquan Bo, 66, of Irvine with murder in the killing of Shukur Aikebaer, 60, alleging the former helped orchestrate the kidnapping even though investigators say Zhengfeng Bo, 67, fired the fatal shots before deputies killed him in an officer-involved shooting.Investigators said the suspects and victim were involved in a deteriorating business relationship, possibly tied to financial losses or company decisions.
The attack allegedly began around 10:14 p.m.on July 29, when the two men drove to Aikebaer’s Chino Hills home.Detectives believe the pair first cut power to the residence, apparently to lure Aikebaer outside.
Prosecutors said investigators are still working to determine whether shutting off the electricity was a deliberate ruse, but confirmed that the home’s power had been disconnected before the attack.When Aikebaer came outside to investigate, authorities say Zhengfeng Bo shot him once, striking him in the torso.Rather than leaving him at the scene, investigators allege the suspects forced the wounded man into the trunk of their Nissan Altima and drove away.A neighbor’s 911 call reporting gunfire and providing a vehicle description quickly put sheriff’s deputies on the suspects’ trail.Deputies spotted the car nearby and attempted a traffic stop, but the driver led officers on a brief pursuit lasting roughly two miles before pulling over in Chino Hills.Sheriff Shannon Dicus said deputies had no indication anyone was trapped inside the trunk.“Based on the information that was available to the responding deputies at the time, there was nothing to suggest that Mr.
Shukur or any other individual was in the trunk of the vehicle,” Dicus said.T...