Person of interest identified in Westminster murder

PERSON OF INTEREST: Donald Nichols is wanted for questioning by Westminster Police for a homicide investigation.

The Westminster Police have identified Nichols as a person of interest in the shooting death of a man whose body was found at an ARCo gas station in Fountain Valley. Police detectives believe the murder took place at the parking area of the Calespana Apartments, located at 15200 Magnolia St. in Westminster.

Description: Male, White, 5’11”, 220 lbs., hazel eyes, brown hair.

For any tips or leads on his whereabouts, please contact any of the following:

Detective M. Lopez at (714) 548-3773 or mlopez@westminster-ca.gov
Detective M. Pierson at (714) 548-3759 or mpierson@westminster-ca.gov
Westminster PD Watch Commander – (714) 548-3767

Anonymous information can also be submitted to www.occrimestoppers.org or 1-855-TIPS-OCCS.

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