 Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor MONROVIA - A woman was found dead, suffering from what homicide detectives described as traumatic injuries Monday night.
The woman was pronounced dead by Monrovia firefighters arriving to a medical emergency call in the 1000 block of Wildrose Avenue just after 9 p.m. February 8. In a previous statement, homicide detectives said the victim, only described as a white adult female, suffered from stab wounds and that a second woman was a possible suspect, but no mention of a suspect was made in a subsequent statement. The cause of death will be determined by a coroner examination, homicide detectives said.  Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor MONROVIA - Monrovia police announce February 1 the arrest of two men accused of their involvement in a fatal liquor store shooting from December.
Deon Armstrong-Williams, 25, from Duarte and Trayvon Dixon, 21, from Azusa were arrested January 28. The case was presented to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office which filed murder charges against the suspects, according to the Monrovia Police Department. Antonio Zaza, 27, was gunned down inside of Al’s Liquor, 412 W. Duarte Rd., around 8:20 p.m. December 23. Zaza died of a gunshot wound to the torso at the scene, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner. Both Dixon and Williams are being held ahead of a scheduled appearance in Pasadena Superior Court February 8.  Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor LOS ANGELES - A 46-year-old Covina man was identified as the victim shot multiple times outside a Monrovia home.
Terry Alford was identified by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner. Sheriff’s Homicide Investigators believe the shooting is gang-related. Monrovia officers responded to a residence in the 100 block of East Los Angeles Avenue around 5:03 p.m. January 29. “Monrovia officers administered first aid until the arrival of Monrovia Fire Department at which time the victim was pronounced dead at the scene,” according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Information Bureau. While homicide detectives state that there is no suspect or vehicle description, three possible suspects fled the area in a four-door Honda Civic, according to Monrovia Police radio traffic. 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 P3Tips mobile app, or lacrimestoppers.org.  Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor MONROVIA - A large crime scene was established after a fatal shooting took place Friday evening.
The shooting occurred in the 100 block of East Los Angeles Avenue. One person was fatally shot. He died at the scene, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Information Bureau. The shooting occurred around 5 p.m. January 29. Three possible suspects fled the area in a four-door Honda Civic, according to Monrovia Police radio traffic. Assisting Monrovia Police with a containment are the Arcadia and Sierra Madre police departments. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau arrived on scene just before 7 p.m.  Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor MONROVIA - A man was found wounded by gunfire at a business and died at the scene Wednesday night, investigators said.
Officers from the Monrovia Police Department arrived to the scene in the 400 block of West Duarte Road after being called to a shots fired report at 8:19 p.m. The man was found suffering a gunshot wound to the upper torso, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Information Bureau. The time of death was pronounced at 8:26 p.m., according to Monrovia Police radio traffic. Detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau arrived to take over the investigation and canvassed the area for witnesses and evidence. Investigators have not revealed the type of business the man was shot at. Monrovia officers have been in contact with the business owner who was called to the scene. Anyone with information on the shooting is urged to call homicide detectives 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 at lacrimestoppers.org.  Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor MONROVIA - Two people were hospitalized after at least one suspect opened fire on them near Huntington Drive and Mayflower Avenue Saturday night. The victims were shot on the street as they neared a McDonald’s, 480 W. Huntington Dr., just before 10 p.m. December 5. The victims fled in a vehicle and wound up at a residence where police and paramedics converged to provide aid, according to Monrovia Police radio traffic. One victim may have been shot in an arm, the second victim may have been shot in the back, according to preliminary information. It is not clear how many crime scenes there may be. Arcadia officers assisting Monrovia Police found ballistics damage at one building, while more evidence was located in the 300 block of West Duarte Road. Irwindale officers and El Monte officers are also assisting Monrovia.  Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor MONROVIA - A man was wounded by gunfire just before 1:30 a.m. November 29, police said. Officers responding to a call of gunfire in the 400 block of East Maple Avenue found a man suffering two gunshot wounds. He was transported to an area hospital for treatment. Evidence from the shooting was recovered at the scene, according to the Monrovia Police Department. A motive remains unclear. Anyone with information on this attempted murder is urged to call the Monrovia Police Department Detective Bureau at 626-256-8031.  Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor MONROVIA - A victim survived his wounds after being shot at a park Friday night.
The shooting took place at Recreation Park, 620 S. Shamrock Ave., around 7:20 p.m. November 6. The victim was taken to an area hospital to be treated, according to Monrovia Police Department Sgt. Kevin Oberon. The victim was wounded twice by gunfire. His injuries are considered not life-threatening, according to the Monrovia Police Department in a written statement. The attempted murder suspect remains at-large. A group of people had gathered at the park for some sort of an event. The focus of the gathering was not immediately clear, Oberon told SGV CityWatch. Evidence from the shooting was collected at the scene. A motive remains unclear, Monrovia Police said. Anyone with information on the shooting is urged to call Monrovia Police at 626-256-8045 and speak with Detective Garcia, or call 626-256-8031 and speak with Lt. Covarrubias.  Google Maps. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor MONROVIA – A man armed with a handgun demanded money from a safe at Trader Joe’s October 12, a Monrovia Police sergeant said. The robbery unfolded around 8:53 p.m. at Trader Joe’s, 604 W. Huntington Dr. The suspect donned a mask and backpack when he entered the store. Once he took the cash, the suspect ran on foot and possible drove away in a black Dodge Charger, according to Sgt. William Burkhalter of the Monrovia Police Department.
No employees were harmed during the robbery, Burkhalter told SGV CityWatch. The suspect was described as a Black man in his 20s or 30s. He stood 5 feet 8 inches to 6 feet tall and also wore a sweatshirt, Burkhalter told SGV CityWatch.  Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor MONROVIA - A man received injuries considered not life-threatening after being shot in a Monrovia alley October 4. The shooting took place around 2:30 a.m. in the 800 block of West Foothill Boulevard. The victim was found wounded in a leg in an alley between North Garfield Place and North McKinley Place, according to Sgt. Chad Harvey of the Monrovia Police Department.
“We’re still working in suspect information,” Harvey told SGV CityWatch. A motive is still unknown. The victim was not too cooperative with investigators, Harvey told SGV CityWatch. Anyone with information on the shooting is urged to call the Monrovia Police Department at 626-256-8000. |
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