Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor 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. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor MONTEBELLO - A shooting investigation is underway after a man was found dead Sunday morning.
The man was found in the 3300 block of West Beverly Boulevard. First responders were called around 5:08 a.m., according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department. It is not publicly known if investigators have identified a motive, or suspect in this 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. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor MONTEBELLO - Homicide detectives continue their search for a suspect who shot and killed a man who was found dying in a riverbed July 18.
Montebello police officers were called to the river bed just behind the Grant Rea Park, 600 Rea Dr., around 5:17 p.m. July 18 on a report of gunfire. First responders located the man who was taken to a hospital where he died, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. It is unclear if homicide detectives have learned a motive or a suspect description. 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. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor MONTEBELLO – A man was found suffering multiple gunshot wounds to the back Monday afternoon.
Montebello officers were called to investigate a gunshot victim in the 8100 block of Slauson Avenue around 3:12 p.m. August 22. The victim, only described as a Hispanic man, was found wounded between two motorhomes. He was transported to a hospital and pronounced dead, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Information Bureau. The murder weapon remains outstanding. Investigators claim a suspect is unknown. Anyone with information on this homicide 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 MONTEBELLO – A man seen unresponsive in a vehicle likely died by suicide, the Montebello Police Department said.
Officers were called to check the welfare of a man around 8:08 a.m. July 28 at 802 W. Beverly Blvd. The vehicle was stationed in a parking lot. “Officers arrived and observed a deceased male adult inside of a vehicle. Further investigation revealed that the death appeared to be a suicide. Montebello Police Detectives are handling the investigation,” according to the Montebello Police Department in a written statement. The man has not been publicly identified yet. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor MONTEBELLO – Police announced Monday the arrest of an East Los Angeles man accused of fatally hitting a pedestrian and refusing to stop to help. Christopher Artega, 27, was found in UplandJuly 29 driving the black Scion XB described by witnesses in the July 26 collision. He was stopped in Ontario and taken into custody, according to the Montebello Police Department. Detectives used “various investigative techniques” to track down Artega, Montebello Police said.
The fatal crash occurred around 2:52 p.m. July 26 at Garfield Avenue and Via Paseo. A woman in her early 20s was found in the roadway gravely injured. Paramedics provided lifesaving support, but she died at the scene. The victim was identified by coroner investigators as 22-year-old Angeles Palomino. She died from multiple blunt force traumatic injuries. Investigators obtained a filing of felony hit and run and vehicular manslaughter against Artega with the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office. Artega is being held in lieu of $85,000 bail. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor MONTEREY PARK - One person is dead and no CHP officers were injured after a police shooting Monday.
All eastbound lanes of the eastbound 60 freeway at East Markland Drive remain closed as well as the No. 1 and 2 lanes of the westbound 60 freeway at Paramount Boulevard, according to the California Highway Patrol. A Sig alert is in effect for an unknown duration. The CHP has yet to reveal the circumstances that led up to the officer shooting. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor MONTEBELLO - Police are investigating the circumstances after a man was found shot dead Saturday afternoon. The victim, not yet publicly identified, was found suffering from gunshot wounds in the 1000 block of South Bluff Road January 11 around 1 p.m., according to the Montebello Police Department. South Bluff Road was shut down between Washington Boulevard and Frankel Avenue during an investigation. Police have yet to provide any suspect description.
According to Montebello police radio traffic, one of the officers responding to investigate at least one report of gunfire discovered the victim down. A resident saw a vehicle reportedly fleeing the scene after gunfire rang out, but it is unclear if the vehicle is connected to the shooting. A resident near the scene reported one person fleeing on foot after gun fire was heard, according to police radio traffic. No other information is available. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor MONTEBELLO - The man injured with a fatal gunshot wound in an officer-involved shooting Thursday was identified. Eddie Herrera was named by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner. He is listed as a 49-year-old transient. Herrera was confronted by officers near 2nd Street and Victoria Avenue around 1:30 p.m. May 9 who were looking for suspects possibly smoking marijuana and drinking. The first Montebello officer on scene saw a man carrying a weapon. As backup was called, the officer-involved shooting occurred, Montebello Police said.
“Officers responded to the location regarding a disturbance call. When they arrived, they encountered the suspect, a male Hispanic adult, 49 years old holding a shot gun,” according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau. “It appears at this time, that the suspect discharged the shotgun at least one time, and the Officers returned fire striking the suspect at least one time in the upper torso.” No officers were injured. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor MONTEBELLO - Fellow officers are mourning the sudden death of officer Kenneth Utsinger who was found in the police station locker room Sunday. Utsinger, 41, was found with a gunshot wound. He was believed to be alone at the time and investigators are attempting to determine if the gunfire was accidental or suicide, according to ABC7 Eyewitness News. Utsinger was sworn as a Montebello officer January 23, 2019, having spent 11 years in Lawton, Oklahoma as a correctional officer, according to Montebello Police Chief Brad Keller.
Utsinger moved to California in 2017 with his wife and two rescue dogs to be closer to his wife’s sister. “At his command oral, Kenneth said his lifelong dream was to be a police officer and after working in corrections for 11 years he was looking forward to being on the streets; if, as he put it, he could make it through the academy; since he was a ‘little older’ than most. He was 40 in the academy and turned 41 just a few weeks ago,” Keller said. His peers at the Rio Hondo Police Academy voted him as the most inspirational recruit, Keller said. “We can never prepare for losing someone so unexpectedly and we can certainly never understand why someone with so much potential and passion for public service would leave us too soon,” Keller said. “We can ask why, only to never really ever get a true answer, since the person who holds that answer is no longer with us.” Utsinger, an Alaska native, is survived by his wife Heather and sister-in-law Amanda. |
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