Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor 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. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor 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. |
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