Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor

ALHAMBRA - Officers discovered the bodies of a man and woman inside their home April 20 after receiving a call from a concerned citizen who had not heard from the couple in days.

The deaths were discovered in a single-family home in the 900 block of North Almansor Street. Police were called to check on the residence at 4:30 p.m. Thursday. While checking the home, officers found an unlocked back door with no signs of forced entry and went inside where they found the bodies, according to the Alhambra Police Department.

“The initial investigation indicates the female was a homicide victim and the male committed suicide. Evidence located at the scene indicates this was a murder/suicide and it is believed there is no risk to the public,” according to the Alhambra Police Department in a written statement.

Susie Lee Yeh and David Yeh, both 56, were identified by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner. Examinations have not yet been scheduled.

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 was found shot multiple times, seated behind the wheel of a vehicle on an Alhambra Street Friday night.

Officers responded to a gunfire call just before 9:30 p.m. to South Almansor Street and East Bay Street. They found a Black man in his 40s with gunshot wounds to his upper torso and still alive, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.

The man was taken to a hospital and later declared dead.

Anyone with information on this shooting is urged to call the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department at 323-890-5500. That 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 - A man was found dead Sunday evening and detectives are determining what led to his murder.

Alhambra Police officers responded to multiple calls of gunfire and a gunshot victim in the 400 block of North Atlantic Boulevard around 6:13 p.m. They found a Latino man with multiple gunshot wounds to the upper torso. Alhambra Firefighter paramedics declared him dead at the scene, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.

It is not publicly clear if Homicide investigators determined a motive or have identified a suspect.

Anyone with information on this shooting 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.

ALHAMBRA - The driver remained at the scene of a crash that killed a pedestrian July 30.

The crash occurred at Hidalgo Avenue and Main Street just before 9 p.m. The pedestrian, described as an older woman, died after being taken to Huntington Memorial Hospital, according to the Alhambra Police Department.

The pedestrian was in a crosswalk when the crash occurred. There is no evidence the driver was impaired, according to the Alhambra Police Department.

Anyone who witnessed the crash is urged to call the Alhambra Police Department Traffic Section at 626-570-5119.

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 – A Santa Ana man was put behind bars March 24 after officers determined he was the driver in a deadly DUI crash.

The Alhambra Police Department accuses Marquez Juan Fuentes Lizardo, 22, of murder and felony DUI after one of his passengers, only identified as a 21-year-old woman, died in a crash Wednesday. Lizardo’s blood alcohol content was twice the legal limit, according to the Alhambra Police Department.

A four-door sedan westbound in the 3000 block of West Valley Boulevard crashed into a concrete light pole around 9:43 p.m. Police arrived and found the woman unresponsive in the vehicle. Two men who identified themselves as passengers were found standing near the vehicle

The woman died at a hospital.

“Although neither party claimed to be the driver at the time of the collision, a witness came forward and identified one of the males … as the driver,” according to the Alhambra Police Department in a written statement.

Lizardo showed signs of being under the influence and a breath test confirmed his intoxication, Alhambra Police said.

Lizardo is being held in lieu of $2 million bail ahead of a scheduled appearance in Alhambra Superior Court Friday, March 26.

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.

ALHAMBRA – Police are investigating the death of man found shot on an Alhambra sidewalk Friday.

Police responding to Westminster Drive and Ramona Road found a man dead from apparent gunshot wounds around 12:45 a.m. September 4, according to the Alhambra Police Department.

It is unclear if a suspect is identified, or still outstanding.