Authorities are searching for a man in connection with the fatal shooting of a 55-year-old grandmother in Corona, and are warning the public that her daughter may be in danger.
Katherine Aguirre was shot and killed shortly after noon Wednesday, according to Corona police officials. The shooting happened at the victim's home in the 700 block of South Merrill Street, where Aguirre was found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. She died at the hospital.
Aguirre's daughter -- Crystal Gene Lopez, pictured below with her mother -- was last seen Wednesday morning and did not answer her cell phone for hours, police said in an alert issued Wednesday afternoon.
The mother of four young sons missed an appointment earlier in the day. During the 5 o'clock hour, Lopez posted on Facebook that she is "fine" and "running from that psycho," family members told NBC4.
Police were unable to confirm by Wednesday night whether Lopez personally sent the messages, but are investigating their source.
Carlos Martin Quezada, 28, of Corona, is wanted in connection with the slaying and is believed to be armed and dangerous, police said. Investigators believe Lopez may have broken up with Quezada. He is not the father of Lopez's four sons, police said.
"We believe he is out there looking for Crystal right now," said Lt. Alan Lorton, with Corona police.
Police are warning anyone who sees the suspect to call 911. He is believed to be driving a blue/gray 1982 Chevy pickup truck with California license plate 2B29305.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Lopez is asked to call the Corona Police Department at 951-739-2330, option 3.
NBC4's Tony Shin contributed to this report.
Photo Credit: Corona PD