Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor

ALHAMBRA - Police shot and killed a reported suicidal man who allegedly charged at them with a knife Saturday.

The shooting occurred in the 1200 block of South Almansor Avenue January 18. Police originally responded around 11:18 a.m. to a call of a suicidal man, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.

The man emerged from nearby, a knife in hand and advanced toward Alhambra Police officers.

“Officers gave commands for the suspect to drop the knife. The suspect did not comply with the officers commands and continued to advance toward the officers in an aggressive manner when an officer-involved shooting occurred,” according to the Sheriff’s Department in a written statement.

The man was struck multiple times. He was taken to a hospital where he died.

Investigators recovered a large knife at the scene.

Anyone with information on this incident is urged to call the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department 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

ALHAMBRA - Detectives are investigating the circumstances behind a fatal stabbing after a man was found wounded early Sunday morning.

First responders were sent to the 100 block of South First Street, around 1:08 a.m. after multiple witnesses reported a man who was stabbed December 22. A 30-year-old man was found wounded and taken to a trauma center where he later died, according to the Alhambra Police Department.

“This homicide is believed to be an isolated incident and there is no ongoing threat to the public,” according to the Alhambra Police Department in a written statement.

Anyone with information related to this crime is urged to call the Alhambra Police Department Investigations Division at 626-570-5157.

Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor

ALHAMBRA - A pedestrian in a marked crosswalk was struck and fatally wounded by a motorist Tuesday afternoon.

The pedestrian, described as a 60 to 65-year-old woman, was hit around 2:13 p.m. at the intersection of Garfield Avenue and San Marino Avenue April 11. A driver made a left turn from westbound San Marino Avenue to southbound Garfield Avenue and struck the pedestrian who suffered major injuries, according to the Alhambra Police Department.

The woman was transported to a hospital and later died. The driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with traffic investigators.

Any witnesses to this collision, or anyone who may have additional information is urged to call the Alhambra Police Department Traffic Section at 626-570-5119.

Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor

ALHAMBRA – A man suspected of driving under the influence was pulled from his burning vehicle after a crash October 20.

First responders arrived to the 700 block of North Atlantic Avenue around 2 a.m. Thursday and found the vehicle already on fire. Officers pulled the driver out of the vehicle and walked him to safety, according to the Alhambra Police Department.

“The driver of the vehicle showed symptoms of being under the influence of alcohol. He was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. A blood sample was obtained from the driver and this case will ultimately be presented to the LA District Attorney’s Office for review of DUI charges,” according to the Alhambra Police Department in a written statement.

One officer was treated and released for smoke inhalation.

Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor

ALHAMBRA - Six patrons inside an Alhambra restaurant were injured after a driver crashed through the front of a restaurant Thursday.

Police and firefighters responded to Chengu Taste, 828 W. Valley Blvd., around 1:26 p.m. November 18. Three victims were transported to a local trauma center with serious injuries and three other victims were transported to local hospitals with minor injuries, according to the Alhambra Police Department.

The driver, who remained at the scene and is speaking to investigators, allegedly attempted a left turn onto eastbound Valley Boulevard and mistook the gas pedal for the breaks, according to the Alhambra Police Department.

Valley Boulevard between Atlantic Boulevard and South Seventh Street will be closed for several hours, according to the Alhambra Police Department.

ALHAMBRA – A 2-year-old girl died from injuries sustained after she was struck by a vehicle in a driveway August 18, Alhambra Police said.

Officers responded to multiple 9-1-1 call of the collision in the 2200 block of Larch Street around 10:38 a.m. They found the child suffering major injuries, according to the Alhambra Police Department.

The girl was given first aid by Alhambra police officers and firefighters. The latter transported the child to a nearby hospital where she died. The child’s parents were in the area when the collision occurred.

“During the initial investigation, officers learned that the child had been struck by a vehicle in the driveway of a condominium complex. The driver of the car remained on the scene and is cooperating with traffic investigators.

Traffic investigators with the Alhambra Police Department are handling the case.

Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor

ALHAMBRA - A male was hospitalized Saturday night, but later died from his wounds after being found shot, police said.

Police found the wounded male in the 1100 block of N. Garfield Ave. around 10:09 p.m. July 10. Officers performed CPR until Alhambra Fire Department medics arrived to take over care, according to the Alhambra Police Department.

Investigators have yet to reveal the age range of the victim.

Officers were originally dispatched to the 1100 block of N. Garfield Ave. to investigate a report of shots fired, Alhambra Police said.

Anyone with information on this shooting is urged to call the Alhambra Police Department at 626-570-5151.

ALHAMBRA - The county coroner identified a woman who was found dead in an Alhambra lake Tuesday.

Jinlan Wang, 68, an Alhambra resident, was identified by Sarah Ardalani, public information officer for the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner.

The cause of death has not been determined yet. An exam is still pending, Ardalani told SGV CityWatch.

Officers were called to the park, 800 S. Almansor St., September 15 and found the body of a woman. Police do not suspect foul play.

“It is not believed there is anyone of interest at this point,” according to the Alhambra Police Department.

Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor

ALHAMBRA - A pedestrian was hit Hit by a vehicle and killed in the area of Garfield Avenue and Shorb Street, Saturday morning, Alhambra police said.

Officers responded to the collision at 7:50 AM April 25. Paramedics assisted the pedestrian who died at the scene, According to Sergeant Steven Carr of the Alhambra Police Department.

The driver who struck the pedestrian remained at the scene and is cooperating with investigators, Alhambra Police said.

“The driver and several witnesses stated that the pedestrian stepped off of the east Garfield Avenue curb without yielding to northbound traffic when he was struck,” Carr said an a written statement.

The pedestrian has not been identified yet and was only described as an Alhambra resident in his 40s, Carr said.

Alcohol and drugs are not suspected factors in the crash, Carr said.


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Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor

ALHAMBRA - A suspect in a double killing was found and detained blocks away from the scene Friday night.

A man and woman were found suffering gunshot wounds in the 400 block of North Second Street around 7:13 p.m. Alhambra Firefighters worked to aid the victims, but they died at the scene. Their deaths were pronounced at 7:26 p.m., according to Alhambra Police radio traffic.

An officer searching the area located and detained a person claiming to be the gunman. He reportedly told officers where to find the weapon used in the killing, according to Alhambra Police radio traffic.

With the aid of a helicopter equipped with an infrared camera, a handgun was found near the crime scene. The suspect also spoke of a discarded and loaded gun clip, but it is not immediately known if it was found.

The relation between the suspect and the dead victims has yet to be disclosed, as well as a motive.