Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor EL MONTE - Homicide detectives with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department are assisting El Monte Police officers in investigating a fatal shooting.
First responders were sent to a neighborhood in the 3800 block of Penn Mar Avenue around 3:35 a.m. Saturday, April 20. The victim, only described as a female adult, was declared dead at the scene. Investigators have released no further details on what led to the woman’s death. Anyone with information on this shooting is urged to call the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. Remain anonymous by calling LA Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), through the P3Tips mobile app, or lacrimestoppers.org. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor EL MONTE - A Sig Alert has been issued on the I-10 freeway near Durfee Avenue in El Monte after a pedestrian was struck and killed Thursday morning.
First responders were sent to the location just before 5:30 a.m. Thursday, November 9. The No. 5, 6 and 7 Lanes are shut down until at least 7 a.m. until the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner arrives, according to the California Highway Patrol. Prior to the crash, there were numerous reports of a man with a backpack nearly being struck while walking near the slow lane of the west I-10 freeway. The pedestrian was finally struck and went down in the No. 4 lane, according to CHP traffic logs. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor EL MONTE - A woman was arrested Sunday accused of stabbing another woman to death inside a residence.
El Monte Police officers responding to a assault with a deadly weapon call in the 11000 block of Ranchito Street discovered the body of a 40 to 45-year-old woman. She suffered from multiple stab wounds. Paramedics declared her dead at the scene, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Information Bureau. First responders were sent to the location just before 5 p.m. Sunday, October 22. The suspect, only described as a Latino woman 20 to 25 years old, was detained outside of the residence. She was later taken into custody. A potential murder weapon was found at the scene. It is not publicly clear if investigators have determined a motive. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor EL MONTE - One person was found dead and 25 residents were displaced after firefighters extinguished an apartment complex blaze early Monday morning.
The fire burned at a two-story apartment complex in the 11400 block of Magnolia Street in El Monte just after 3 a.m. Monday, March 27. First responders arrived to find one unit at the complex well involved with flames, according to Dispatch Supervisor Martin Rangel of the Los Angeles County Fire Department. “When the fire was extinguished, it was discovered that a decedent was found in one of the apartments,” according to El Monte Police Lt. Peter Rasic. El Monte Police detectives are assisting county fire investigators and the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner in determining the cause. The American Red Cross is assisting displaced residents. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor EL MONTE - Authorities initially believe there is no foul play behind the death of a man discovered sitting at a bus bay at the El Monte Station bus terminal January 20.
Authorities and Los Angeles County firefighters responded to the bus terminal, 3501 Santa Anita Ave., at 5:54 p.m. to a report of an unresponsive person. Firefighters were unable to revive the man and he was declared dead at the scene, according to Lt. Hebb of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Transit Services Bureau. The man was found near bus bay 29, Hebb told SGV CityWatch. It is unclear how long the man was there before being discovered. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor EL MONTE - The El Monte Police Department announced the death of Police Chief Ben Lowry, 45.
Lowry, who began his tenure as El Monte police chief in December of 2021, died from health issues, according to a written statement from the City of El Monte. Lowry died Monday, October 24. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the Lowry family during this difficult time. We are all at a loss and mourning a great leader, man, husband, son, friend and colleague,” according to Acting Police Chief Jake Fisher. “Chief Lowry’s dedication and commitment to the department and residents of El Monte will never be forgotten.” Lowry served with the El Monte Police Department for 20 years, having transferred from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department in 2002. Lowry was officially sworn in as El Monte Police Chief this June,” according to the City of El Monte. Lowry Led the department through the shocking murders of two of his own police officers. Funeral and memorial arrangements will be announced in the coming days. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor EL MONTE - Two police officers were killed Tuesday in a shooting with an armed suspect, the City of El Monte confirmed in a written statement.
“The City of El Monte is saddened and shocked by tonight’s tragic shooting that killed two of our own police officers,” according to city officials. Officers were responding to a reported stabbing at the Siesta Inn, 10237 Garvey Ave., and immediately came under fire upon arrival, according to El Monte officials. “There are no words to describe our grief and devastation by this senseless act as we learned about the passing of two of our police officers. It weighs heavy on our hearts and we are sending our support to their families,” according to a joint statement by the City of El Monte, El Monte Police Department and El Monte Police Officers Association. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor LOS ANGELES – A 31-year-old man shot and who later died at a hospital was identified recently.
Andrew Valencia, 31, was identified by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner. He died of a gunshot wound to the chest. His death was ruled a homicide. Valencia was found wounded, but still alive in the 3000 block of Allgeyer Avenue May 5. Firefighters and El Monte Police officers were called around 4:50 a.m. He was taken to a hospital and later declared dead. Valencia was found laying to the side of a road near a business. Surveillance footage apparently revealed a dark-colored sedan was driven to the location and Valencia was pushed out of the vehicle, leading investigators to believe he was shot elsewhere. The sedan was driven south from the scene. Anyone with information on this shooting is urged to call the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. Information can be provided anonymously by calling LA Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), through the P3Tips mobile app, or lacrimestoppers.org. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor EL MONTE - One person died from apparent gunshot wounds after being hospitalized Thursday morning.
Reports from the scene show the shooting took place on North Allgeyer Avenue south of Valley Boulevard. Firefighters were dispatched at 4:50 a.m. May 5. One unidentified victim was taken to a hospital, according to a public information officer with the Los Angeles County Fire Department. The patient later died, according to reports from the scene. The El Monte Police Department is deferring all questions to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor EL MONTE - Police continue to investigate a hit-and-run collision that took the life of a bicyclist March 22.
Officers were called just before 9 p.m. to a male down and bleeding in the street at El Monte Avenue and Lower Azusa Road. The male was declared dead at the scene by Los Angeles County firefighters, according to Lt. Doug Knight of the El Monte Police Department. The bicyclist was identified as 59-year-old Ruben Vicario, an El Monte man. He died of blunt trauma. His death was ruled accidental, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner. The suspect vehicle is possibly a red or burgundy 2019 or 2021 Toyota sedan. Anyone with information on a suspect is urged to call the El Monte Police Department at 626-580-2100. |
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