Written by AARON CASTREJON 
CityWatch Editor 

MONTEBELLO - One person died and two others were treated for severe burns after a residence went up in flames Thursday.

Investigators did not elaborate on the suspicious nature of the fire at 123 S. 5th St., but dispatched arson investigators to determine its cause.

First responders were dispatched just after 4:30 a.m. May 14. They were met at the front of the home by a man and woman suffering severe burns. They were treated, then taken to a hospital, according to the Montebello Police Department.

The Montebello Fire Department soon initiated a 2nd-alarm response.

During a search, after flames were knocked down, Montebello firefighters discovered a dead person amongst the debris.

No suspects are in custody and there is no danger to the community, according to the Montebello Police Department.

Investigators remain on scene.

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MONTEBELLO - Two people were stabbed in separate and apparently unprovoked attacks November 25 and 26.

The suspect was quickly identified after an older man was found face down, bleeding and unresponsive on the roadway near Garfield and Whittier Boulevard around 11:16 a.m. November 25. The victim was hospitalized for a stab wound to the chest, according to the Montebello Police Department.

The next day, another victim was stabbed in the 500 block of North Garfield Avenue just after 8 a.m. With the suspect description provided, officers determined this was the same suspect sought for the previous stabbing.

A perimeter search from the ground and air helped to find the suspect.

Christian David Anderson, 31, was officially charged with two counts of attempted murder and two special allegations each of causing great bodily injury and using a dangerous and deadly weapon, according to Los Angeles Superior Court records.

Proceedings were held December 2 at the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center. Anderson pleaded not guilty.

Proceedings are expected to continue December 16.

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MONTEBELLO - Two suspects are sought after gunfire left two others wounded Sunday afternoon.

At least one of the suspects opened fire, causing serious injuries to one man and superficial wounds to another near 2433 W. Whittier Blvd.

First responders were called around 11:56 a.m. December 8.

Both male victims were taken to a nearby trauma center for treatment.

Both suspects fled on foot and have yet to be located. They were described as Latino, in their late teens or early 20s and decked out in black hooded sweat shirts. One suspect wore black pants, the other wore light-colored pants and a face mask, according to the Montebello Police Department.

Anyone with information on this shooting is urged to call the Montebello Police Department at 323-887-1313. Remain anonymous by calling LA Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), through the P3Tips mobile app, or lacrimestoppers.org.

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MONTEBELLO - Four victims of a bloody attack were found in an apartment complex early Thursday morning.

Police responding to a call of unknown circumstances at 414 W. Lohart Ave. discovered a man, woman, a boy and girl all suffering head injuries. The man and boy were declared dead at the scene, according to the Montebello Police Department.

First responders were dispatched to the horrific scene around 2:40 a.m. July 24.

According to initial Montebello police broadcast traffic, a bloodied item described as a hatchet was found on the ground near the woman.

Officers were performing door knocks on another unit at the apartment complex, and reportedly forced their way into the unit to perform a search, according to Montebello Police radio traffic.

During the search, officers located a male victim suffering from what was described as massive head trauma, blood seeped through the floor. The girl and boy were then found. The survivors were transported to Los Angeles General Medical Center, according to Montebello Police radio traffic.

Officers initially suspect domestic violence as a cause.

“There are no outstanding suspects, and there is no danger to the community. Montebello Police Department Detectives are investigating this crime, and the investigation is on-going,” according to the Montebello Police Department in a written statement.

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MONTEBELLO - One shooting victim was hospitalized and a suspect was also found shot Tuesday night.

The crime scene is set up in the 800 block of West Mines Avenue. The victim’s condition is not publicly known.

Police arrived on scene around 7:45 p.m. and located the victim. Witnesses immediately physically identified the suspect and told officers he fled towards Montebello Boulevard. A gray Chevrolet SUV was described as a getaway vehicle, according to Montebello Police radio traffic.

At 8 p.m., officers located the Chevy SUV near 545 S. Montebello Avenue. Nine minutes later, officers discovered the suspect inside the SUV. He suffered what was initially described as a gunshot wound to the head.

The motive for the shooting is not publicly known.

Montebello Police are receiving mutual aid assistance from Monterey Park and from nearby Sheriff’s stations to contain the crime scene.

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UPDATE: As of 8:18 a.m., the Sheriff’s Special Enforcement Bureau concluded their response to the barricaded burglary suspect. No arrests have been made.

Montebello police officers are continuing an investigation into this reported mental health incident, according to the Sheriff’s Department.

MONTEBELLO - The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Special Enforcement Bureau is at a home in Montebello where a reported burglary suspect is barricaded Saturday morning.

The suspect was in phone contact with Montebello police dispatcher’s and refused to surrender, according to Montebello Police radio traffic.

In a strange turn of events, the victim no longer desires prosecution and, based on that information, operations at the scene are winding down, at least for Montebello’s part. It is unclear if the victim knows the suspect.

Montebello officers are coordinating with leaving the scene. Officers stationed at containment points are leaving and are conversing with Special Enforcement Bureau deputies at their command post, according to Montebello police radio traffic.

It is not immediately clear if Special Enforcement Bureau deputies will also be leaving the scene.

Montebello police officers were called to the home in the 300 block of North 19th Street around 2:49 a.m.

Along with the arrival of the Special Enforcement Bureau, the Sheriff’s Mental Evaluation Team and Crisis Negotiation Team were called to get the suspect to surrender. Monterey Park Police officers and a Monterey Park Police K9 also responded.

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MONTEBELLO - A child was injured by a vehicle in the residential neighborhood Thursday evening.

It is initially believed that the child was out wandering alone in the 800 block of North Wilcox Avenue. Officers believe the child to be somewhere around 3 years old. The child was conscious and breathing upon the arrival of first responders and suffered abrasions to a leg, according to Montebello Police radio traffic.

The collision occurred just before 8:40 p.m. Thursday, October 24. Minutes after the collision, officers located the mother of the injured child.

Medics treated the child at the scene and transported to a hospital for further treatment.

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MONTEBELLO - A man who was hospitalized after suffering a gunshot wound later died from his injuries, Sheriff’s homicide investigators said.

The shooting took place in the 1100 block of Carob Way, Saturday, June 29. First responders were sent to the location around 7:47 p.m.

The Sheriff’s Information Bureau offered few other details. It is unclear if investigators have identified a motive, or identified a suspect.

Anyone with information on this shooting is urged to call the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s 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.

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MONTEBELLO - A registered sex offender from Los Angeles was taken into custody June 12, accused of making inappropriate comments to possibly as many as three young girls.

Emanuel Rivera, 38, allegedly made an inappropriate comment to one girl in the area of Washington Boulevard and Greenwood Avenue in the early morning hours. Rivera then allegedly made his way to Washington Boulevard and 4th Street were a witness told police he approached two other young girls, according to the Montebello Police Department.

Officers located Rivera and eventually took him into custody and booked him on suspicion of felony child annoyance.

“Officers were able to contact the victim from the first incident; however, in the second incident, officers only spoke with a witness because the possible victims had left prior to the officers arrival,” according to the Montebello Police Department in a written statement.

Additional victims are urged to come forward and speak with Montebello police detective Luis Martinez at 323-887-1395, or 323-887-1313. Reference case number 24-3628.

Rivera is scheduled for an appearance in Pomona Superior Court June 20.

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MONTEBELLO - Investigators are questioning a person who claims to have a shot and killed a man in Montebello late Thursday night.

First responders were sent into a gunshot investigation in the 1600 block of Neil Armstrong Street just before midnight Thursday, December 28. A Latino man was found suffering from gunshot wounds to the upper torso. He died at the scene, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.

“An individual at the scene claimed responsibility for the shooting. He is currently being questioned,” according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department in a written statement.

It is not publicly clearer if investigators have determined a motive for the shooting.

Anyone with information on this shooting is urged to call the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s 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.