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 VALINDA - A woman found with an apparent gunshot wound died after being taken to a hospital Saturday morning.
The woman was found shot in the 15500 block of Fellowship Street in unincorporated Valinda July 1. Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau detectives state the incident occurred around 6:07 a.m., but Los Angeles County Fire Department dispatch reports show firefighters were called at 6:57 a.m. The woman is reportedly the victim of a drive-by shooting, having been shot while outside a residence. The incident is likely gang related, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Information Bureau. The woman was taken to a hospital before deputies arrived to the scene. No other details are readily available. Anyone with information on this shooting is urged to call Sheriff’s Homicide 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 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 - A 5-ton box truck was knocked over after a collision on a residential street Thursday.
The crash was reported around 2:06 a.m. in the 15800 block of Caldwell Street December 29. Deputies with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Industry Station arrived and believed one of the people involved was deceased at the scene, according to California Highway Patrol traffic logs. A heavy duty tow truck was requested to upright the tipped-over box truck that weighed an estimated five tons. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor VALINDA – The coroner has yet to publicly identify both the male and female who died after a head-on crash September 4 caused both vehicles to become engulfed in flames.
The crash occurred at 5:40 p.m. when a male driving a 2012 Dodge Avenger east on Temple Avenue west of Mangate Avenue veered into opposing lanes, striking a2016 Honda Accord, according to the California Highway Patrol. Three people were pulled from the Honda Accord before it caught fire. The driver was trapped in the Avenger and died at the scene. The three occupants of the Accord were taken to Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center for minor, moderate and major injuries. The female was later pronounced dead, according to the CHP. “Alcohol and/or drugs were not suspected to be a factor in this traffic crash,’ according to the CHP in a written statement. Any witnesses to the crash are urged to call CHP Investigating Officer A. Liu at 626-33-1164. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor VALINDA - One man died at the scene of a double shooting at a marijuana dispensary Saturday night.
The shooting also wounded another man at the dispensary in the 15800 block of Amar Road October 30. Deputies and Los Angeles County firefighters were dispatched at 8:47 p.m. Investigators with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau continue to state that a suspect is unknown in the shooting. It is not publicly clear if a suspect or suspects escaped with any money or property from the dispensary. Anyone with information on the shooting is urged to call the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. Information can be provided 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 VALINDA - A man reported to be in his 50s was found dead on a bus bench Friday afternoon.
The man was found lifeless on the bench on the Northeast corner of Hacienda Boulevard and Francisquito Avenue September 4, according to Lt. Lim of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Industry Station. Firefighters were dispatched at 12:38 p.m. and arrived at 12:44 p.m. Two minutes later, firefighters declared the man dead, according to Franklin Lopez, Los Angeles County Fire Department representative. There was no immediate sign of foul play and no apparent sign of trauma, Lim told SGV CityWatch. The coroner will determine cause of death. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor VALINDA - A man was fatally injured by an alleged drive-by shooter Monday night, a Sheriff’s lieutenant said. The shooting occurred in the area of Walnut Avenue and Doublegrove Street just after 9 p.m. November 11. “One male was shot ... and ultimately he succumbed from his injuries,” according to Lt. James Long of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Industry Station. The victim, only described as a 20-year-old male, was shot at or near his home, long said.
It is unclear if a description was obtained for the shooter. A dark-colored four-door sedan was seen speeding away from the shooting, Long said. Detectives with the Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau are on scene investigating and although they state there is no known motive for the killing, Long said the shooting is likely gang related. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor VALINDA - A man estimated in his 40s died after being hit by a vehicle before 10 p.m. Friday, the California Highway Patrol and a Sheriff’s sergeant said. The collision occurred on Amar Road west of Echelon Avenue June 14. The injured man was transported to Queen of the Valley Hospital in West Covina where he was pronounced dead, according to Officer Patrick Kimball of the CHP Traffic Management Center.
The man was pronounced dead at 10:24 p.m., Kimball said. Industry deputies arrived to aid the CHP with traffic control, according to Sgt. Kneubuhler of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Industry Station. Email Newsletter! | Advertise! | Donate! |
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