Surviving suspect charged with murder in Chino Hills kidnapping, ambush
Chino Hills kidnapping suspect charged with murder
Prosecutors filed murder and kidnapping charges against 66-year-old Jianquan Bo following a deadly July 29 ambush in Chino Hills.
CHINO HILLS, Calif. - On Monday, the San Benardino County District Attorney's Office announced charges against 66-year-old Jianquan Bo, who was identified as one of the suspects in a deadly Chino Hills kidnapping and ambush last week.
What we know:
San Bernardino County District Attorney Jason Anderson announced Monday that his office has filed murder charges against 66-year-old Jianquan Bo in connection with Shukur Aikebaer's death last week in Chino Hills.
Prosecutors specifically allege Bo aided and abetted the killing during a kidnapping—a special circumstance allegation that makes him eligible for life in prison without parole or the death penalty.
Authorities also confirmed during the press briefing that the two suspects involved in the attack, Jianquan Bo and driver Zhengfeng Bo, were brothers.
San Bernardino County DA announces charges in Chino Hills kidnapping
Prosecutors filed murder and kidnapping charges against 66-year-old Jianquan Bo following a deadly July 29 ambush in Chino Hills.
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Authorities said the victim, 60-year-old Chino Hills resident Shukur Aikebaer, was previously acquainted with Zhengfeng Bo through a prior working relationship.
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What they're saying:
"Because of the kidnapping being inherently dangerous, we allege that Mr. Woh knew exactly what the plan was when they went to the victim's home. What was going to be done, participated in. What led up to the death of Mr. Shakur, and that's why we file murder charges against the surviving suspect," Anderson said.
"I want to be very candid and say that this has had a tremendous, tremendous impact on the family of the victim, just a wonderful family who we've had the opportunity to meet so far and to coordinate in a process that no one should have to go through. They've been very gracious so far, and appreciate the steps that we've taken at this point," he added.
Timeline:
During Monday's briefing, San Bernardino County Sheriff Shannon D. Dicus called the events a "calculated act of violence."
Investigators said the deadly chain of events began on Wednesday, July 29, when San Bernardino County Sheriff's deputies received reports of shots fired and someone screaming for help in the 2100 block of Monteverde Drive in Chino Hills.
Below is a key timeline.
July 29
- 10 p.m.: Suspects intentionally cut the power to Shukur Aikebaer's home on Monteverde Drive in Chino Hills. When Aikebaer steps outside to check the breaker box, he is shot and forced into the trunk of a gray Nissan Altima.
- 10:05 p.m.: San Bernardino County Sheriff’s deputies locate the vehicle following reports of gunshots and screaming, launching a 1.5-mile pursuit.
- 10:10 p.m.: The pursuit ends near Gemstone Court and Wandering Ridge Drive. Passenger Jianquan Bo exits the vehicle and surrenders to deputies.
- 10:12 p.m.: Driver Zhengfeng Bo steps out of the car, ignores commands, and fires a shot into the open trunk. Deputies open fire, striking him. Both Zhengfeng Bo and Aikebaer are pronounced dead at the scene.
July 30
Jianquan Bo is booked into the West Valley Detention Center on charges of murder and kidnapping. He is held without bail.
After the shooting, San Bernardino County detectives, Irvine police, and the FBI served a search warrant at the suspects’ Irvine home, detaining three occupants and seizing evidence.
A GoFundMe has since been launched for Aikebaer's grieving family. Those looking to help can click here.
What we don't know:
It's unclear if the events had a financial motive. The investigation is ongoing.
The Source: This report is based on statements and public booking records from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, emergency dispatch logs, and official announcements from the San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office.