Coachella man pleads not guilty to murder

A Coachella man is facing serious charges in a deadly shooting near Indio.
Mario Morales Jr. has pleaded not guilty to murder and related offenses.
He's accused of fatally shooting his 24-year-old girlfriend, Alexis Cano.
Investigators say the shooting happened during an argument at her home.
Afterward, Morales allegedly tried to flee toward the U.S.-Mexico border.
He was taken into custody before crossing.
Authorities have not released further details about the circumstances leading up to the shooting.
Cano’s death has deeply impacted the local community.
Loved ones say she was kind, driven, and full of life.
Morales is currently being held on $5 million bail.
His next court appearance is scheduled for July 11 in Indio.
The investigation remains ongoing.