Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor

MONTEREY PARK - A pedestrian was found unresponsive and was later declared dead on Atlantic Boulevard near the 60 freeway overpass early Saturday morning.

First responders were dispatched at 1:36 a.m. and found the victim down in the middle of northbound lanes of Atlantic Boulevard. The victim appeared to have been struck by a vehicle, according to the Monterey Park Police Department.

It is unclear if a possible suspect vehicle, or driver, has been identified.

Any witnesses to the crash is urged to call the Monterey Park Police Department at 626-307-1200.

Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor

MONTEREY PARK - Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna has identified the Monterey Park mass shooter as the same man who attempted a shooting in Alhambra and who was found dead inside of a white work van during a traffic stop in Torrance.

Huu Can Tran, 72, was driving in Torrance near the intersection of Sepulveda Boulevard and Hawthorne Boulevard Sunday morning. Torrance police officers initiated a traffic stop after identifying the van around 10:20 a.m. As officers attempted to approach, a single gunshot was heard, Luna said Sunday afternoon.

After a tactical response was initiated to prevent the van from being driven away, Sheriff’s Special Enforcement Bureau deputies opened the van and found the suspect dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound around 12:52 p.m.

Authorities, do not believe there are any outstanding suspects.

Investigators recovered several pieces of evidence they said linked Tran to the Alhambra shooting. A weapon was also recovered from the van.

Seven victims remain hospitalized. None of the dead have been publicly identified yet.

Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor

MONTEREY PARK - Authorities provided some details regarding an incident in Alhambra that may be connected to Monterey Park shooting that left 10 dead and 10 wounded.

In Alhambra, a city just north of Monterey Park, an Asian male was disarmed of a weapon after he walked in to Lai Lai Ballroom and Studio, 121 S. Garfield Ave., about 17 to 20 minutes after the mass shooting. The connection, if any, remains unclear.

A white cargo van was seen leaving the area by witnesses.

The gunman in Monterey Park is described as an Asian male between 30 and 50 years old. Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna said this description is preliminary as witnesses gave differing descriptions of a suspect.

After receiving a gunfire call at 10:23 p.m., Monterey Park police officers encountered patrons of Star Ballroom Dance Studio, 122 W. Garvey Ave. Some were wounded. Officers entered the building and found more wounded and 10 killed.

Authorities said five males and five females were killed inside Star Ballroom.

The shooting occurred near, but not at, Lunar New Year celebrations.

The FBI has joined the investigation, as well as the California Office of Emergency Services.

Monterey Park officers normally off at this time have been called to provide extra patrols in the city, according to Monterey Park Police Chief Scott Wiese.

President Joseph Biden issued a statement on the shooting.

“Jill and I are praying for those killed and injured in last night’s deadly mass shooting in Monterey Park. I’m monitoring this situation closely as it develops, and urge the community to follow guidance from local officials and law enforcement in the hours ahead,” Biden said.

“The men and women of the Sheriff’s Department join me in extending our condolences to the countless families affected by this shooting and they will remain constantly in the minds of our investigators. I see it in their eyes. They want to get this guy,” said Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau is investigating the shooting. Anyone with information is urged to call 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

UPDATE, 3:55 a.m.: Authorities report that 10 people are now deceased and 10 others were wounded in a mass shooting inside of a dance studio in Monterey Park.

The suspect, who authorities have yet to describe, has still not been arrested. The suspect’s whereabouts are still not known. It is also not yet known if this was a targeted shooting, or if this was indeed a hate crime.

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MONTEREY PARK - Nine people were shot and killed late Saturday night during a Lunar New Year celebration in Monterey Park, Sheriff’s homicide investigators said.

Few details are available at this hour.

The incident was reported to authorities around 10:22 p.m. Saturday, January 21. The shooting reportedly took place inside of a dance studio in the 100 block of West Garvey Avenue.

It is unclear if the shooter is still at-large.

Apparently, witnesses from the scene described that the shooter was carrying some form of a semixautomatic weapon and was carrying additional ammunition with him.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau is investigating the shooting. Anyone with information is urged to call 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.

LOS ANGELES – An attempted robbery is believed to be what led to a fatal shooting of an off-duty Monterey Park officer August 8.

Carlos Daniel Delcid, 20, faces one count each of murder, attempted robbery and possession of a firearm by a felon with the special circumstance that the murder was committed during a robbery, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office.

“On August 8, Officer Solorio had just arrived in a Downey parking lot when Delcid allegedly got out of a nearby vehicle and appeared to demand Solorio’s personal items. As Solorio put his car in reverse, the defendant allegedly shot Solorio five times at close range,” according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office in a written statement.

A 17-year-old driver took Delcid from the scene after the accused gunman re-entered the suspect vehicle.

The teen has been filed on in juvenile court for his participation in the crime, according to the DA’s office.

Gardiel Solorio, 26, began his field training with the Monterey Park Police Department in July.

Delcid is being held without bail in the Men’s Central Jail in Los Angeles. He is scheduled for an appearance in the Downey courthouse August 11.

Downey – Authorities announced Wednesday that arrests have been made in the murder of a rookie Monterey Park Police officer.

Detectives will reportedly share further details about the arrests in an afternoon news conference Wednesday.

Gardiel Solorio, 26, was identified by the Monterey Park Police Department. The off-duty officer was found wounded by gunfire inside of his vehicle in the 12000 block of Lakewood Boulevard around 3:25 p.m. in a shopping center outside an L.A. Fitness Gym.

Solorio was hired as a police officer recruit January 31, 2022. He attended the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Academy as part of Class 460, graduating July 22.

Solorio wanted to make an impact on the community and provide a good example for his nephews, according to Monterey Park Police Chief Kelly Gordon.

Anyone with information on this murder is urged to call Downey Police Detective Ron Gee at 562-904-2331, or Lt. Dwayne Cooper at 562-904-2370.

Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor

MONTEREY PARK – A supermarket was evacuated and searched Wednesday after a man threatened a woman, claiming he had a gun, the Monterey Park Police Department said.

Police dispatchers received multiple 9-1-1 calls around 7:20 p.m. to Ralphs, 330 N. Atlantic Blvd. June 15. One caller claimed a man bumped into her inside the store and said he had a gun in a threatening manner, according to the Monterey Park Police Department.

No gun was ever seen, according to the Monterey Park Police Department.

Employees told arriving officers the man was in the rear of the store.

“Officer searched the interior of the store and confirmed the suspect had retreated into the back of the store by reviewing the interior store cameras. Officers located a ceiling crawl space where they believed the suspect was hiding,” according to the Monterey Park Police Department in a written statement.

After a lengthy period, the 57-year-old man surrendered to officers. He was taken to a hospital for a mental evaluation.

“An article search of the interior of the store was conducted with a Monterey Park Police K9 and no gun was recovered. No one was injured during the incident,” according to the Monterey Park Police Department.

MONTEREY PARK – The Monterey Park Police Department announced the arrest of the driver accused of striking and wounding a pedestrian.

Alan Cuong Van Huynh, a 55-year-old South El Monte man, was identified and arrested February 1. He was booked in Monterey Park on suspicion of felony hit and run, according to the Monterey Park Police Department.

Huynh is accused of fleeing after striking and wounding a pedestrian January 28 at Corporate Center Drive and Davidson Drive around 2:32 p.m. Huynh was turning left onto Davidson Drive from southbound Corporate Center Drive. Huynh allegedly fled the scene after the crash, according to the Monterey Park Police Department.

The pedestrian is still hospitalized.

Huynh is being held in lieu of $50,000 ahead of a scheduled appearance in Alhambra Superior Court Thursday, February 3.

MONTEREY PARK – The driver of a white Nissan NV high-roof cargo van is still at-large after striking and seriously wounding a pedestrian January 28.

The pedestrian is being treated for what was described as life-threatening injuries. She was hit by the van that was turning left from southbound Corporate Center Drive onto Davidson Drive just after 2:30 p.m., according to the Monterey Park Police Department.

The cargo van was caught in nearby security camera as it fled the scene.

Anyone with information on the driver is urged to call Monterey Park Police Traffic Investigator Castellano at 626-307-1240, or the watch commander at 626-307-1200.

Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor

MONTEREY PARK - Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has been called to assist with investigating a police shooting that left a man dead May 17.

The shooting occurred just before 5 p.m. in the 300 block of Newmark Avenue. The wounded man was taken to an area hospital where he was later declared dead, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Information Bureau.

Deputies have yet to explain the reason behind the fatal shooting, But CBS 2 news reported that according to initial information, the man got into an altercation with authorities at a fire station in the 300 block of Newmark Avenue.