Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor WEST COVINA - Detectives tracked down and arrested two additional suspects tied to the murder of a West Covina convenience, store clerk.
19-year-old Arturo Ornelas, a Monterey Park resident, and 18-year-old Ivan Ventura Vanegas, an Alhambra resident, were taken into custody and booked on suspicion of murder, robbery, being an accessory to a crime and conspiracy to commit a crime, according to the West Covina Police Department. Ornelas was arrested November 16. Vanegas was arrested December 7. Ornelas was released on bond. Vanegas remain behind bars and is being held without bail. All three suspects are believed to be members of the same criminal street gang, which detectives will not disclose, according to the West Covina Police Department. A 17-year-old suspect was the first to be arrested, taken into custody October 10 Karanvir Singh, a 34-year-old clerk of Big Bob’s Liquor was gunned down October 8. First responders found the clerk was wounded in the upper torso. He was hospitalized and later died, according to the West Covina Police department. “It appears two males entered the store and stole merchandise. The victim confronted the men at which time a shooting occurred,” according to the West Covina Police Department in a written statement. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor WEST COVINA - Detectives announced the arrest of a 17-year-old from East Los Angeles who is accused of being the gunman they killed a liquor store clerk in West Covina, October 8.
The teen is being held at a juvenile detention facility ahead of a scheduled court appearance at the Pomona Courthouse Friday, October 13. The teen, who is unnamed because of his age, is facing one count of first-degree murder in the shooting of 34-year-old Karanvir Singh, a charge filed by the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office. Singh was gunned down outside Big Bob’s Liquor & Market. The teen and an accomplice are accused of stealing merchandise before the shooting. Detectives still seek help in identifying the second person of interest. Anyone with information his whereabouts is urged to call the West Covina Police Department tip line at 626-939-8688. 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 WEST COVINA - A convenience store clerk trying to do the right thing ended up on the wrong side of a gun October 8 and was shot and killed during a robbery.
The shooting occurred around 8:45 p.m. Sunday at big Bob’s Liquors & Market, 1413 W. Puente Ave. First responders found a 34-year-old clerk wounded in the upper torso. He was hospitalized and later died, according to the West Covina Police department. “It appears two males entered the store and stole merchandise. The victim confronted the men at which time a shooting occurred,” according to the West Covina Police Department in a written statement. Both persons of interest were described as male Hispanics in their late teens to early twenties. The suspects fled the area in an unknown model light-colored SUV, according to the West Covina Police Department. Anyone with information on this murder is urged to call the West Covina Police Department at 626-939-8688. 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 WEST COVINA - Authorities announced the arrest of a man sought in the double slaying of two brothers at the West Covina apartment complex.
Michael Antonio Mariano Junior was arrested Tuesday, March 21 at an apartment complex in Corona. He was arrested days after the arrest of his sister, Lorraine Fisher, who was booked on suspicion of being an accessory after the fact, according to the West Covina Police Department. Mariano is accused of gunning down Maliki Faust, 22, and Majarion Faust, 19, in the carport of an apartment complex November 2, 2022. The murdered men are cousins of Mariano. The men were found shot in the 3400 block of South Sentous Avenue after police were called at 10:45 p.m. One man was declared dead at the scene, the second victim died at a hospital according to Lt. Travis Tibbetts of the West Covina Police Department. According to Los Angeles county booking records, Mariano was originally arrested November 3, 2022 at 11:52 a.m. and was held in lieu of $4 million bail. He was then released the same day at 9:42 pm. Booking records show that he was held for detention only. It is not publicly clear why investigators originally deemed that he be released. The March 21 arrest was made with the help of the US Marshal Service Pacific Southwest Regional Fugitive Task Force. Mariano is currently being held without bail ahead of a scheduled appearance in West Covina court Thursday, March 23. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor WEST COVINA - The murderer of 29-year-old Gabriela De Haro Perez remains at-large and investigators renewed calls for public assistance in identifying the person or persons responsible.
Gabriela was shot and killed near Azusa Avenue and Amar Road January 2, 2021. Investigators believe she was the victim of gang violence and was likely misidentified. Gabriela was not involved in gangs or gang activity, according to the West Covina Police Department. "Detectives are keeping the details of the shooting and details regarding the suspect vehicle confidential. Detectives believe there are people that know who committed this horrific crime and would be able to provide these specific details to validate their reliability as a witness, which they believe could potentially solve the case," according to the West Covina Police Department in a written statement. Rewards are still being offered to being Gabriela's murder to justice: a $50,000 approved by the West Covina City Council, a $15,000 reward approved by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and Gabriela’s family has offered a reward of $35,000 for the arrest and conviction of the murderer. Anyone with information is urged to call West Covina Police at 626-939-8500. 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 LOS ANGELES - The men killed by gunfire at a West Covina apartment complex were identified recently.
Maliki Foust, Jr., 22, was found shot to death in a vehicle. Majarion Foust, 19, was wounded and later died at a hospital, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner. Maliki, listed as a Victorville resident, died from multiple gunshot wounds. His manner of death was homicide. Majarion has a pending examination, according to coroner records. Both men died in the 3400 block of South Sentous Avenue. West Covina Police officers were called around 10:45 p.m. November 2. It is not publicly clear if investigators have identified any suspects. Anyone with information on this double homicide is urged to call the West Covina Police Department at 626-939-8500. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor WEST COVINA – Two men were killed, found with gunshot wounds late Wednesday night.
The men were found in the 3400 block of South Sentous Avenue after police were called at 10:45 p.m. November 2. One man was declared dead at the scene, the second victim died at a hospital according to Lt. Travis Tibbetts of the West Covina Police Department. It is unclear if detectives have identified any suspects, or what motive led to the shooting. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor WEST COVINA - An unknown suspect fired a weapon into the air at Plaza West Covina Saturday, a west Covina police Lieutenant said.
No one was wounded by the gunfire which was reported around 8:50 p.m. October 22 at the mall, 112 Plaza Dr. “There was a subject that fired two rounds into the air and fled the scene. A vehicle is outstanding,” according to Lt. Brian Daniels of the West Covina Police Department. Daniels was unsure of exactly where the gunfire came from, but initial reports indicated gunfire was in the area of the parking structure. Daniels was unsure of the caliber of ammunition fired. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor WEST COVINA - Investigators are searching for the suspect who shot and wounded a woman in a West Covina neighborhood.
The woman was found wounded by gunfire in the area of Tuesday Drive and Shakespeare Drive around 4:23 p.m. July 29. The woman’s wounds are considered not life-threatening, according to Lt. Tim Rodgers of the West Covina Police Department. Rodgers was unclear of the possible motive, or if the victim and suspect knew each other. The suspect was not in custody as of Sunday evening. Tuesday Drive and Shakespeare Drive were blocked to vehicles and pedestrians briefly during the investigation. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor WEST COVINA - One person was found wounded after a shooting Friday night.
Officers were called to the 2000 block of South Valinda Avenue around 9:17 p.m. July 22. The victim wound suffered injuries considered not life-threatening, according to Lt. Brian Daniels of the West Covina Police Department. Lt. Tim Rodgers said he did not know the possible motive behind the shooting. He was unable to provide a suspect description. |
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