Suspect arrested in San Francisco for Dana Point homicide

A 32-year-old man, Cordell Dionte Studley, has been arrested in San Francisco in connection with the fatal shooting of a resident in Dana Point, California.

Orange County Sheriff’s Department investigators responded to a home near Breakers Isle and Niguel Shores Drive on November 3 after acquaintances discovered the body of a man in his 70s. Authorities believe the victim had been shot several days prior to being found.

Using Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) technology, detectives tracked the victim’s vehicle to San Francisco. Working with the San Francisco Police Department, investigators located the vehicle and detained Studley. Officials stated that a handgun and other evidence recovered from the vehicle allegedly link Studley to the homicide.

Studley was arrested on suspicion of violating California Penal Code Section 187 for homicide. He is currently awaiting transport to the Orange County Jail. The identity of the victim has not yet been released pending notification of next of kin.