Crime & Safety

Services Held for Luis Duran; Murder Investigation Continues

Police continue to investigate the murder of Soquel's Luis Duran.

Services were Thursday morning for Luis Duran, .

Sheriff's Lt. Fred Plageman said no suspects have been identified and no arrests made in what detectives have characterized as a gang-motivated slaying.

Duran was shot several times at close range on Manfre Road late Friday. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

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"We're investing time and resources in this case," said Plageman, who heads the investigation division at the Sheriff's Office.

 to talk with people who may have been at the party. Plageman said they got some new information that needs to be followed up on.

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