Two San Diego men arrested in connection to DHS attack

Two San Diego-area men were behind bars today on suspicion of attacking a Desert Hot Springs man as he slept, a sheriff's sergeant said.

Christopher Paul Caldwell, 19, of Poway, and Juan ``Johnny'' Zamora, 20, of San Diego, allegedly attacked the 24-year-old man at 11:45 p.m. Tuesday at a home in the 67000 block of Buckboard Lane, said Sgt. Andrew Nielsen of the Riverside County Sheriff's Department.

The man had injuries to his face, head and upper body. There was no forced entry into the home, and investigators believe the suspects targeted the victim, although a motive for the attack was not given.

The suspects were arrested around 9 p.m. Thursday at their homes, Nielsen said.

Caldwell was booked on suspicion of attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon and was held at the Indio Jail in lieu of $1 million bail.

Zamora is suspected of assault with a deadly weapon and was held on $25,000 bail.