Written by AARON CASTREJON | CityWatch Editor UPDATED, 9:54 p.m.: The Sheriff's Arson Explosives Detail and Hazmat Detail have rendered the suspicious package safe. There is no threat to the public, Sheriff's officials said.
San Gabriel Valley Airport has resumed normal operations. EL MONTE - A suspicious-looking package still remains at the San Gabriel Valley Airport as bomb squad technicians prepare to dispose of it. A suspicious package was discovered inside a bathroom in a terminal at San Gabriel Valley Airport, formerly El Monte Airport, 4233 Santa Anita Ave., around 5 p.m. Out of an abundance of caution, the airport was locked down by El Monte Police, said Deputy Armando Viera, Jr. of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Information Bureau. Sheriff’s Arson/Explosives technicians and hazmat team are examining the package, Viera said. Traffic on Santa Anita Avenue into the airport is being diverted. Written by AARON CASTREJON | CityWatch Editor EL MONTE - The suspect shot by a Sheriff’s deputy Tuesday night was armed with a toy gun, a Sheriff’s lieutenant said.
A Sheriff’s deputy on patrol tried to contact the suspect after seeing him carry packages near Seaman Avenue and Giovane Street around 11:30 p.m. The deputy saw the gun tucked into the suspect’s waistband and ordered him to put his hands up, said Lt. Derrick Alfred of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. The suspect reportedly grabbed for the gun and the deputy opened fire, striking him. The suspect’s injuries are not considered life-threatening. Written by AARON CASTREJON | CityWatch Editor EL MONTE - A suspect is in unknown condition after being shot by a deputy Tuesday night.
The deputy-involved shooting took place near Seaman Avenue and Giovane Street at 11:31 p.m. The suspect was hit an unknown number of times and was taken to an area hospital. No deputies were injured, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau. Deputies have yet to reveal what type of call was being responded to before the shooting occurred. |
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