Power Rangers star arrested for 'murdering roommate with a samurai sword'

Police said that Ricardo Medina Jr, who played a Red Ranger on TV, allegedly killed Joshua Sutter using a long sword.

16:20 02 February 2015

Ricardo Medina Jr, the man who played the Red Ranger on Power Rangers Samurai has been arrested for allegedly murdering his roommate using a sword.

Local police in California confirmed that the actor has been charged with killing Joshua Sutter by stabbing him in the abdomen with a “samurai sword.” Medina’s character in the Power Rangers show used a sword as his weapon of choice.

He was taken into custody in Palmdale, California. He has been charged and detained, with his bail set to $1million.

Meanwhile, Sutter was pronounced dead in the hospital.

Medina’s former agent couldn’t believe the news. 'He is a great friend and a great client. It's something I can't even conceive. I don't see that in him. He was a very helpful guy and great with his dog. It's such a shock,' said Gar Lester, who has known the actor for 12 years.

Medina's neighbor, Justin Adamson, said that the actor moved into the block about two months ago. He told ABC7: 'We brought him some bread and just tried to interact a little bit with him, but he was more of the, you know, the type of guy that didn't really want to communicate.'