Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor LA PUENTE - At least one suspect may be tied to two shootings that unfolded early December 22, a Sheriffs lieutenant said.
Gang violence is a likely reason for the shootings that began when two Hispanic men in their 20s were struck by gunfire around 1:34 a.m. in the 16200 block of Abbey Street. One man was struck in the leg, a second was shot in the chest, according to Lt. James Long of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Industry Station. Two suspects in what was described as a black Nissan Altima shouted out the name of a local gang. The driver reportedly opened fire on the men. Long initially said the man shot in the chest was in very critical condition, possibly death imminent, but Lt. Torres said in a follow-up interview that the condition was upgraded to stable. The man shot in the leg was also in stable condition. Two others escaped injury after the driver of what was described as a dark-colored Camry opened fire outside a home on Benwick Street near South Indian Summer Avenue at 1:52 a.m. The car drove past the intended victims standing in the front yard, circled back and loud music began playing from the vehicle. The victims next heard gunfire breaking through a nearby tree, Long said. “One of the victims ran into the street and he heard three more shots fired at him, but no one got hit,” Long told SGV CityWatch. Occupants of the Benwick home have gang ties, Long said. The Suspected Shooter Remains At-Large. CLICK TO READ MORE Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor LA PUENTE - Deputies are searching for a suspect who allegedly opened fire on a vehicle Thursday evening. The shooting allegedly occurred in the area of Amar Road and North Orange Avenue. The victim told deputies the shooting occurred around 7:20 p.m., according to Sgt. Ramirez of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Industry Station. The victim fled to a nearby Jack In the Box before ultimately ending up at the Industry Sheriff’s Station. The victim was not struck, but the vehicle reportedly sustained some damage.
While Ramirez could not confirm the type of round fired, a Sheriff’s crime broadcast initially stated a 9-millimeter handgun was used. The victim could not provide a suspect description, Ramirez said. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor LA PUENTE - Deputies are investigating a shooting Monday night that left a man and woman unscathed. The shooting occurred in the 700 block of Tonopah Avenue around 10:50 p.m. August 12. One of possibly four suspects in a white or silver Dodge Charger opened fire, according to Sgt. Kneubuhler of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Industry Station. The woman was seated in a parked vehicle. The man was standing outside the vehicle when four to five rounds were fired at him. The man ran from the scene and the gunman continued to fire at him, Kneubuhler said.
A house and two vehicles were hit by gunfire, said Lt. James Long of the Sheriff’s Industry Station. The man being fired at did not claim any gang affiliation, but did have numerous tattoos. Deputies were working to confirm if he did, in fact, have ties to any gangs, Kneubuhler said. The suspects are only described as Hispanic males. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor LA PUENTE - Crisis negotiators and Sheriff’s deputies continue to work on a peaceful surrender of a man refusing to emerge from a home. The suspect remains hidden in the 200 block of South Covina Boulevard. The suspect is accused of rape and kidnapping, according to Deputy Erin Liu of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Information.
A female victim was taken to an area hospital for treatment, Liu said. Industry deputies initial responded to the scene around 7 p.m. Friday night. The suspect is believed to be unarmed. |
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