LONG POND, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Three men are facing homicide charges for their alleged involvement in a deadly shooting that occurred at a party in an Airbnb in the Poconos.
The following three men have been charged with homicide and attempted homicide in the death of 22-year-old Lionardo Hernandez Zarata;
- Oscar Soloranzo Sosa, 31, of New York
- Oswaldo Odin Soloranzo Sosa, 37, of New York
- Josthin Noel Landaeta Perez, 24, of New York
According to the Pocono Mountain Regional Police Department, on January 12, officers were called for multiple people suffering from gunshot wounds at a house on Clover Road in Long Pond.
Once on the scene, detectives say a man was found dead inside the house, later identified as Hernandez Zarata of Venezuela. Police said Hernandez Zarata died from eight gunshots. One to the hand that appeared to be a defensive wound, and several others to the back of the head, the left ear, the chest, and his back.
Officers stated the home was rented out for a party to celebrate Hernandez Zarata’s birthday. At some point during the evening, an argument took place between the victim and three suspects, that led to the shooting.
After interviewing several witnesses from the party, detectives reported that Oscar Quilarque Sosa, his brother Oswaldo Soloranzo Sosa, Josthin Landaeta Perez, and 10 others went to the party to comfort Hernandez Zarata about money he allegedly owed them.
The suspects were kicked out of the party by Hernandez Zarata but later returned leading to an argument that escalated into a gunfight where a witness saw Landaeta Perez and Soloranzo Sosa shooting at the victim, according to court records.
Surveillance cameras also showed Oscar and Oswaldo showing up to the party with multiple guns including three handguns, and an AR-15-style riffle.
Chief Christopher Wagner of the Pocono Mountain Regional Police Department tells 28/22 News that Oscar Quilarque Sosa and Landaeta Perez were arrested in New York and police are awaiting extradition information.
Oswaldo Soloranzo Sosa has not been arrested on the charges filed against him.
