CLEVELAND, Ohio — A month after a shooting outside Club Alma Yaucana left José Pedraza dead and his son seriously injured, authorities have arrested the man accused in the case in Massachusetts.
Juan Antonio Lozada Delgado, 47, was taken into custody Tuesday, November 10, in Holyoke, according to the U.S. Marshals Service. Cleveland police wanted him on a murder charge. The agency said the arrest occurred without incident at a home in the 100 block of Elm Street.
The arrest is the latest development in a case that brought public appeals for information and community efforts to support the Pedraza family. Relatives and supporters have remembered José as “Joselo” and identified his injured son as Gadiel.
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The shooting occurred around 1:10 a.m. Sunday, October 4, in the 2600 block of West 25th Street. Cleveland 19’s initial report identified the deceased as José Pedraza, 48, of Cleveland, citing the Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner’s Office. The department’s Homicide Unit was assigned to investigate.
In an October 5 report by FOX 8, republished by AOL, police spokesperson Freddy Diaz described an altercation in the business’s parking lot. Diaz said a firearm was produced during the confrontation and shots were fired. Responding officers found two men with gunshot wounds.
The victims were a father and son. Both were taken to MetroHealth Medical Center, where Pedraza was pronounced dead, FOX 8 reported. His son was described at that time as being in critical condition and expected to survive. Those statements describe the immediate aftermath of the shooting; they do not establish his medical condition today.
FOX 8 also reported that investigators were seeking security video from the parking lot, where several cameras faced the area of the shooting. Police asked witnesses to share information, including details that might initially seem insignificant. The report did not establish a motive for the confrontation.
How the search reached Massachusetts
The Marshals Service said investigators quickly identified Lozada Delgado as a suspect and obtained a warrant. Members of the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force pursued information suggesting he had left Ohio for the East Coast shortly after the shooting. Leads about his possible location were shared with Massachusetts investigators earlier in November.
Western Mass News, citing police, reported that officers located Lozada Delgado around 2:20 p.m. near 173 Elm Street. Its account named Holyoke police, Springfield police and state police among the agencies involved. The station also reported two Massachusetts counts of fugitive from justice on a court warrant.
The federal announcement described cooperation between Ohio and Massachusetts investigators. Chief Deputy U.S. Marshal Matt Lawlor credited the partnership, while U.S. Marshal Pete Elliott recognized Cleveland police’s work identifying the suspect.
A separate federal warrant and pending return to Ohio
Lozada Delgado was also sought for an alleged violation of federal supervised release connected to a 2016 drug case in the District of Puerto Rico, the Marshals Service said. Its November 10 announcement said he would remain in Massachusetts custody pending extradition to Ohio.
The announcement did not give an extradition date or an Ohio court appearance date. The murder charge and supervised-release allegations are allegations, not findings of guilt.
The family’s appeal for support
The family has also shared the Gadiel Pedraza Fund, organized by Bernice Garcia. In the campaign’s Spanish-language message, relatives describe the sudden loss of Gadiel’s father and ask for support as the family faces unexpected expenses.
The message asks for prayers, strength and help sharing the campaign. It describes Gadiel as critically injured in its account of the tragedy. Cleveland Boricua has not independently confirmed a current medical update and is not presenting that earlier description as a new development. Readers can consult the campaign directly for its latest posted information.
Cleveland’s community response
In our October 7 coverage, Cleveland Boricua shared an announcement for a benefit at Club San Lorenzo scheduled for Friday, October 9, beginning at 5 p.m. Its stated purpose was to honor Joselo’s memory and provide financial support for Gadiel and the Pedraza family.
The announcement requested donated gift baskets, products and raffle items, along with DJs willing to volunteer their musical talent. It said the effort had the authorization of Bernice García, Gadiel’s mother, and Maribel Pedraza, Joselo’s sister. Those details describe the earlier event announcement; the October 9 date has passed.
The online family campaign offers another way for readers to learn about the appeal and offer support. Contributions are handled directly through GoFundMe. Cleveland Boricua does not receive or process those donations.
What remains unanswered
The arrest announcement does not explain what started the parking-lot confrontation or describe any relationship between the accused and the victims. It also does not provide a new account of Gadiel’s recovery. Those gaps should not be filled with speculation.
Anyone with information about the shooting can contact Cleveland’s Homicide Unit at 216-623-5464, the number police provided in the October FOX 8 report.
Cleveland Boricua extends its condolences to the Pedraza family, their friends and everyone affected by José’s death, and sends Gadiel our wishes for healing and recovery.