education insights | January 18, 2026

Jordan Terrell Love suffered in Multiple Stab Wounds,Jose Joya-Flores Jr. and Julius Joya-Flores Arrested

The Merced Police Department reports that two people have been arrested Jose Joya-Flores Jr and Julius Joya-Flores in connection with a stabbing that occurred early on Wednesday morning.

For their roles in the death of 21-year-old Jordan Terrell Love, authorities have arrested Jose Joya-Flores Jr., 26, and his brother, Julius Joya-Flores.

Near the intersection of B Street and Cemetery Road, police were called to a stabbing at 12:20 am.

The police found 21-year-old Love with multiple stab wounds when they arrived.

After being rushed to the hospital, he tragically passed away there.

According to the police report, Love was involved in two fights before the stabbing.

A second person was also struck in the head during the incident, but they are expected to recover quickly.

Jose and Julius, according to investigators, were detained on Thursday morning outside a Merced residence.

Each suspect was arrested and booked into the Merced County Jail on suspicion of murder and assault with a deadly weapon.

We are asking anyone with information about this stabbing to contact Detective Christian Lupian at (209) 388-7844.

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