Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor LOS ANGELES - Medical examiner investigators revealed how an armed suspect who barricaded himself for more than 48 hours in a Valinda home took his own life.
Brandon Matthew Ursa, 45, took his own life via multiple incised wounds of the wrists. Methamphetamine was also discovered in his system. He also suffered from hypertensive arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease, according to the County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner. On March 10, Industry Station deputies were called around 2:19 p.m. to a home on an assault with a deadly weapon call of a shooter firing upon pedestrians in the 16900 block of Wing Lane. Deputies were fired upon as well and worked to evacuate 10 families near the scene. The suspect possibly fired more than 100 rounds from what was described as a “high-powered rifle” at deputies and citizens in the area. Deputies injected pepper spray into the home in an effort to disrupt the suspect's ability to shoot straight and to theoretically force the suspect to surrender. Crisis negotiators remained in contact with the suspect throughout most of the barricade operation and he apparently gave no motive as to why he decided to randomly shoot at pedestrians in the neighborhood, according to Lt. Kevin Ma of the Sheriff’s Operation Safe Streets Bureau. The Los Angeles Police Department deployed its SWAT team, which used its BatCat, a specialized forklift to open gaping holes in the roof and front of the home to insert cameras. Around 2 p.m., Sunday, March 13, the suspect was located deceased. Authorities helped to repopulate 10 families that spent three days away from their homes during the operation. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor 11:16 a.m.: The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner identified the suspect as 45-year-old Brandon Matthew Ursa.
VALINDA - Authorities helped to repopulate 10 families that spent three days away from their homes during a marathon operation to get a barricaded gunman to surrender. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department provided some details into the efforts to get the gunman to surrender during a nighttime press conference outside the Sheriff’s Industry Station March 12. Around 2 p.m., Sunday, March 13, the suspect was located deceased after apparently taking his own life, according to Chief Jorge Valdez of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s East Patrol Division. Crisis negotiators remained in contact with the suspect throughout most of the barricade operation, and he apparently gave no motive as to why he decided to randomly shoot at pedestrians in the neighborhood, according to Lt. Kevin Ma of the Sheriff’s Operation Safe Streets Bureau. When asked why the operation lasted more than 48 hours, Tom Giandomenico, commander of the Sheriff’s Special Enforcement Bureau, emphasized that de-escalation, risk management and the threat the suspect posed to the community required deputies to slow their operation. No deputies reportedly returned fire when the gunman started shooting at them, Giandomenico said. The suspect possibly fired more than 100 rounds from what was described as a “high-powered rifle” at deputies and citizens in the area, Valdez said. Deputies injected pepper spray into the home in an effort to disrupt his ability to shoot straight and to theoretically force the suspect to surrender. The Los Angeles Police Department deployed its SWAT team, which used its BatCat, a specialized forklift to open gaping holes in the roof and front of the home to insert cameras. Once cameras were inserted, the suspect was found dead, Giandomenico said. On March 10, Industry Station deputies were called around 2:19 p.m. to the home on an assault with a deadly weapon call of a shooter firing upon pedestrians in the 16900 block of Wing Lane. Deputies were fired upon as well and worked to evacuate 10 families near the scene. The suspect randomly fired off round within the home while keeping deputies at bay.
Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor
VALINDA - More than 48 hours after allegedly committing assault with a deadly weapon and allegedly firing upon deputies and passersby, the suspect barricaded inside of a home has been found dead, according to Los Angeles County Board Supervisor Hilda Solis.
Solis made the statement just before 5 p.m. on Twitter. “I have been informed that the suspect involved in the Valinda barricade situation has committed suicide,” Solis said adding “My office is reuniting families and coordinating so that they can get back to their homes safely.” Aerial footage from above the neighborhood showed that tactical vehicles from the Los Angeles Police Department have been working to demolish part of the house. There was much extensive damage to the front of the single-story home, including at least three gaping holes in the roof. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has yet to issue an official statement regarding the status of the suspect.
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Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor VALINDA - Deputies remain on scene more than 16 hours after exchanging gunfire with an assault with a deadly weapon suspect.
The suspect remains inside a home in the 16900 block of Wing Lane in unincorporated Valinda Saturday, March 11. It is unclear if crisis negotiators are still in communication with the suspect, according to deputy Maria Lucero of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Information Bureau. It is unclear if the suspect is even still alive, Deputies with the Sheriff’s Industry Station initially responded to the home March 10 to investigate an assault with a deadly weapon report. The suspect reportedly fired upon deputies who then returned fire. No one was struck. A woman was apparently wounded somehow before deputies were called. The extent of their injuries is not publicly known. Residents will not be permitted inside the crime scene area, according to the Sheriff’s Industry Station. Deputies are coordinating with La Puente school police and Red Cross and shelter is available at Workman High School, 16303 Temple Ave., in City of Industry. Street closures: - Wing Ln between Glenhope Dr. and Mangate Ave. - Samgerry Dr between Grandview Ln. and Galecrest Ave. - 500 Block of Raminda Ave. - 500 Block of Dunsview Ave. - 500 Block of Roxdale Ave. |
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