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Charges Filed Against Suspects Arrested in Shooting Death of Concord Student

Police have released the names and mugshots of two young men accused in the shooting death of a high school student in Concord.

The Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office filed charges Wednesday in the murder case against Kristhiam Uceda, 20, and Bryan Sermeno-Chachagua, 18, both of Concord. Uceda was charged with murder and Sermeno-Chachagua was charged with hiding the gun after the shooting, police said.

Three other suspects arrested are not being named because they are minors. One of the unnamed suspects, a 17-year-old male, was charged with murder for driving the involved vehicle in the shooting. Another 17-year-old male was also charged with hiding the gun after the shooting. Police said no charges have been filed at this time against the fifth suspect.

The victim has been identified as 17-year-old Lawrence Janson, who was shot and killed near Olympic Continuation High.

Police said Janson was likely targeted in the shooting. A motive is still under investigation.

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