LOGAN — Law enforcement have arrested a second suspect in the burglary and shooting at a Logan home last month. Yahir Morales-Aguirre was booked Tuesday into the Cache County Jail, while police continue to look for the primary suspect Julio Dalton Lopez.
Morales-Aguirre was arraigned Wednesday afternoon in 1st District Court, appearing by web conference from jail. The 20-year-old Logan man was charged with aggravated burglary, a first-degree felony.
According to prosecutors, Morales-Aguirre and Juan Carlos Miranda were with Lopez when they forced themselves into the Logan home near 280 Bridger Drive, early on the morning of April 22. The homeowner, stated three individuals entered his residence and he had shot one of them with a 9mm handgun.
When officers arrived at the house, they found Lopez lying in the driveway with a gunshot wound to the abdomen. Paramedics transported him to Logan Regional Hospital, where he made comments about knowing the homeowner and “taking care of business,” the affidavit detailed.
The homeowner claimed a white truck was seen leaving the area. Officers located the vehicle shortly after and conducted a traffic stop near 800 N. 100 W. Morales-Aquirre and Miranda said they had dropped off Lopez at the home and left. However, police claim all of the facts showed the two suspects were likely in the house with Lopez.
During Wednesday’s arraignment, Judge Brian Cannell ordered Morales-Aquirre to remain in jail temporarily without bail. He scheduled him to appear again in court May 15.
Miranda was arrested last week and has also been charged with aggravated burglary. He is scheduled to appear again in court Monday afternoon.
Police have said they do not believe the incident was a random burglary attempt. Investigators suspect there was an ongoing dispute between suspects and the homeowner that triggered the incident.
A warrant has been issued for Lopez after he reportedly fled from an Ogden Hospital, where he was receiving treatment following the shooting. Police have had multiple involvements with him and are considering him a fugitive.
Individuals arrested and charged in complaints are presumed innocent unless or until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in court.