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 - Two juveniles survived a shooting Friday afternoon.

First responders were called to the 800 block of South Sierra Vista Avenue Friday, May 31 around 4:39 p.m. Officers discovered two juvenile males who suffered wounds considered not life-threatening. Three male suspects were seen fleeing the location shortly after gunfire was heard, according to the Alhambra Police Department.

The three suspects left in what was described as a dark-colored sedan.

The wounded juveniles are listed in stable condition.

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

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 – A suspect sought for a February 26 shooting was arrested after fleeing deputies while armed Monday.

Alhambra officers were called to a reported shooting at Edgewood Avenue and Valley Boulevard around 7:30 a.m. Saturday and found evidence a vehicle-to-vehicle shooting occurred. An unoccupied vehicle struck by gunfire was found at Marengo Avenue and Valley Boulevard, according to the Alhambra Police Department.

“Subsequently, a victim was located at a nearby residence. The victim was not struck by the gunfire. After reviewing video surveillance in the area of both shootings, a suspect vehicle was identified. APD Detectives placed a ‘want’ on the suspect vehicle while the investigation continued,” according to the Alhambra Police Department in a written statement.

Around Noon February 28, Deputies with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Lakewood Station pursued the suspect after he was found in Bellflower. 

The pursuit ended in Costa Mesa near Victoria Street and Newport Boulevard with a brief foot chase with the armed suspect who allegedly attempted to carjack a driver before being arrested.

Alhambra detectives continue to investigate the shootings. Anyone with information is urged to call the Alhambra Police Department Investigations Division at 626-570-5157.

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.

Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor

ALHAMBRA - A 30-year-old woman was severely injured after an unknown suspect opened fire at her through the front door of her home Monday night.

The shooting took place around 9:48 p.m. May 17 in the 1600 block of South Benito Avenue. The suspect, through the door, asked for a resident by name and then shot several times as a woman approached. When officers arrived, they found a woman wounded near the front door of the residence, according to the Alhambra Police Department.

A description of the suspect was obtained. He appears to be a Hispanic man, between 20 and 30 years old, stands 6 feet 3 inches tall, is heavyset, wore a black sweater and blue jeans and he was armed with a semi-automatic handgun, Alhambra Police Department.

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

Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor

ALHAMBRA - A man accused of firing a weapon during an argument and wounding a woman January 15 was caught hiding in a residential attic at the end of an hours-long barricade, police said.

Angel Gandara allegedly attempted to shoot a 20-year-old man he was arguing with in the 400 block of South First Street at 9 p.m. Thursday. The bullet missed his intended victim, pierced a wall and struck a woman believed to be in her 50s. She suffered a wound to her arm, according to the Alhambra police Department.

Officers conducting surveillance in the 100 block of South Granada Avenue, January 21 found Gandara at a residence. He reportedly refused to comply with orders to surrender and barricaded himself inside the residence.

Alhambra officers requested the assistance of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Special Enforcement Bureau at 11 p.m.

At 5:42 a.m. January 22, sheriff’s deputies breached the residence and eventually located Gandara hiding in the attic. Alhambra police officers arrested him.

The case will be presented to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office Tuesday, January 26.

County booking information for Gandara was not readily available.

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.

Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor

ALHAMBRA - No injuries were reported after a gunman opened fire at a man attempting to sell a motorcycle on an Alhambra street Sunday.

The shooting occurred in the 1400 block of South Atlantic Boulevard around 1:47 p.m. August 23. No victims or witnesses were found, but spent shell casings were discovered, according to Lt. Tai Seki of the Alhambra Police Department.

A patron at a nearby taco stand reportedly witnessed either the victim or a suspect fleeing the scene after hearing gunfire, according to Alhambra Police radio traffic.

As the investigation continued, the intended victim returned to the scene and identified himself as the man shot at, Seki told SGV CityWatch.

“The victim stated he was at the location trying to sell a motorcycle to an unknown suspect when they opened fire on him,” Seki told SGV CityWatch.

A male suspect fled the scene in a dark-colored SUV.

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

REGION - The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office filed charges Tuesday against the man who reportedly confessed to killing his brother and brother’s spouse.

Sam Nhat Do, 42, was charged with two counts of homicide with special circumstances and one count of child endangerment, Alhambra Police said January 28.

Do is accused of gunning down Cuong Nhat Do, a 44-year-old man, and Camha Nguyen Do, a 38-year-old woman, in an apartment unit in the 400 block of North Second Street January 24 around 7:14 p.m. Officers responding to a gunfire call found both victims inside the apartment.

CPR was administered before time of death was called at 7:26 p.m.