Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor

LOS ANGELES - The woman killed in a shooting that took the life of her young boy was identified Tuesday.

Yesli Velasquez Gonzalez, a 23-year-old Baldwin Park resident, was identified by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner. Her child, believed to be as old as 7, will be publicly identified after next of kin have been notified.

According to CBS2 news, homicide investigators have identified the gunman as a 36-year-old Rigoberto Covarrubias, who is apparently Gonzalez’s boyfriend. He remains at-large.

The shooting was likely part of a domestic fight, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau.

Gonzalez was further identified as being a staff member of the Baldwin Park Unified School District. Her still unidentified son was a student, according to district superintendent Froilan Mendoza.

“There is nothing more difficult in life than telling a child that someone that is near to their heart has suddenly passed, and even more so when the death has shaken an entire community,” Mendoza said in a written statement. “We know that no simple explanation can lessen the grief felt by so many. It is in these moments that we must rely on each other for comfort and support, and know that an act of kindness, no matter how brief, can provide solace during the healing process.”

Hilda Solis, Los Angeles County Supervisor, First District, took to social media June 6 to register her frustration and sorrow over the killings.

“My heart is heavy with the news that last night, a mother and child were tragically murdered in a domestic violence-related shooting in Baldwin Park. This senseless act of violence has devastated our community and it will not go unanswered,” Solis said. “We must make sure that the individual responsible is held accountable for this egregious act, and I am committed to bringing this person to justice.”

​Baldwin Park Police responded to the 4200 block of Merced Avenue June 5 to a report of gunfire around 9:22 p.m. Officers located a woman and child in a rear yard, both suffered gunshot wounds to the upper torso.

​Gonzalez died at the scene. Her boy was Hospitalized and later died.

Anyone with information on this shooting is urged to call the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. Provide information 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

BALDWIN PARK - A 44-year-old man died after being found with gunshot wounds near a Baldwin Park business Monday night.

Officers responding to a call of a person down in a parking lot in the 12600 block of Ramona Boulevard around 9:39 p.m. He was pronounced dead after being hospitalized, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Information Bureau.

The Sheriff’s Department states there is no suspect or vehicle description. The Murder weapon is outstanding.

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

BALDWIN PARK - Detectives are piecing together the events that led to a double fatal shooting Thursday.

Homicide detectives believe a woman pulled the trigger in the shooting that occurred in the 3300 block of Athol Street around 2:05 p.m. July 23, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.

The victims were declared dead at the scene.

There was no description given for the suspect.

Anyone with information on the shooting is urged to call the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau at 322-890-5500. Information can be provided anonymously by calling LA Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), through the P3Tips mobile app, or at lacrimestoppers.org.

Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor

BALDWIN PARK - Homicide investigators are searching for the gunman who fled the scene of a deadly shooting with what was described as a shotgun June 14.

The shooting took place at a residence in the 4000 block of Phelan Avenue around 3:13 a.m. Sunday. After arriving to investigate an assault with a deadly weapon call, officers discovered a 19-year-old man suffering from gunshot wounds, according to the Deputy Tracy Koerner of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Information Bureau.

The 19-year-old was found inside the home. He was taken to an area hospital and later declared dead, Koerner said.

“The suspect, a male in his mid-20s, was last seen running southbound on Phelan
Avenue. The suspect was armed with a shotgun,” Koerner told SGV CityWatch.

The suspect and shotgun, described as the murder weapon, were still outstanding at the time deputies issued a press release.

Anyone with information on the 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 P3 Tips mobile app, or lacrimestoppers.org.

Written by AARON CASTREJON
​CityWatch Editor

BALDWIN PARK - A gunman is being sought in a fatal shooting that occurred Friday morning.

A man was found shot in the 14600 block of Demblon Avenue around 10:06 a.m. June 28. The man was taken to a hospital where he later died, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Information Bureau.

A suspect description is either unknown, or being withheld.

Anyone with information on the shooting is urged to call the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. Information can be provided anonymously by calling L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

A suspect description is either unknown, or being withheld.

Anyone with information on the shooting is urged to call the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. Information can be provided anonymously by calling L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor

BALDWIN PARK - A shooting has claimed the life of one of two victims hit by gunfire Tuesday night.

The shooting was reported around 8:55 p.m. in the 15000 block of Olive Street. The adult male was the victim declared dead at the scene. The male juvenile was hospitalized in unknown condition, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Information Bureau.

While Sheriff’s Homicide detectives state the suspects are unknown, early reports from the scene indicate at least one suspect in a truck yelled something at the victims before or after the gunfire.

Baldwin Park officers canvassed the scene with the aid of Irwindale Police to search for either witnesses or additional victims.

No other information is available.

Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor

BALDWIN PARK - A man and woman were found dead early Tuesday, homicide detectives said.
 
A man and woman were found dead around 5:23 a.m. in the 3900 block of Kenmore Avenue December 4, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau.
 
The manner of death was not disclosed.
 
No other information is available.