Authorities said the victim met two men before a struggle and gunfire.
TUSTIN, Calif. — A planned online sale ended in gunfire Sunday night in Tustin, leaving 22-year-old Cristhian Cruz dead and two Corona men under arrest, police said.
The case has become a homicide and robbery investigation focused on a meeting in the 13900 block of Tustin East Drive. Tustin police said Cruz had arranged to sell a luxury item online before two men arrived, a struggle began and one of them fired a gun.
Officers were called to the area at about 7:25 p.m. Sunday after a report of a gunshot victim. When they arrived, they found Cruz wounded on the south side of Tustin East Drive. He was taken to Orange County Global Medical Center, where he died from his injuries. Police identified Cruz as a Tustin resident.
According to investigators, Cruz had agreed to meet the buyers at the location after posting or arranging the sale through an online site. “Two male subjects arrived to meet with Cruz,” police said in a statement. “During the transaction, there was a struggle between Cruz and one of the subjects.” Police said the second suspect then produced a firearm and shot Cruz.
The suspects left the area after the shooting, police said. Later Sunday, Corona police located Amaree Devon Johnson, 20, and took him into custody without further incident. He was booked on suspicion of murder. On Monday, Tustin police arrested Aaron Cantreal Arterberry, 19, who was booked on suspicion of robbery. Police said both suspects are from Corona.
Authorities have not publicly identified which suspect they believe fired the gun. Police also have not said whether the online listing, phone records, surveillance video or witness statements led detectives to the arrests. The exact value and type of the luxury item have not been released.
The shooting drew police to a stretch of Tustin East Drive just north of El Camino Real. The area includes homes, driveways and parking areas where investigators later looked for people who may have seen the meeting or recorded the suspects leaving. Detectives said they are seeking witnesses and video that could help establish the full timeline.
The next steps are expected to include review by Orange County prosecutors and further work by Tustin detectives. Police have not announced additional arrests. The investigation remained active Thursday as officials worked to determine what happened before the struggle and how the online meeting turned violent.
Author note: Last updated June 18, 2026.