Los Angeles, Ca
3 shot in Long Beach crime rampage that involved shootings, carjackings, kidnapping and ended in Carson hostage situation
A person turned a gun on himself after participating in a string of shootings and carjackings that started in Lengthy Seaside and ended at a Carson church with a kidnapped lady Friday evening, police stated.
The sequence of crimes all occurred inside a 15-minute time interval and concerned three gunshot victims and one suspect, a 29-year-old resident of Lengthy Seaside, in keeping with the Lengthy Seaside Police Division.
The rampage first unfolded round 7:15 p.m. when the suspect shot a person within the 200 block of E. 57th Road. The sufferer, who was wounded within the the higher physique, was later taken to a hospital in steady situation.
Subsequent, the identical suspect was concerned in one other taking pictures and carjacking close by.
The person shot at a lady, who was not struck by gunfire, after which proceeded to carjack her automobile and attempt to flee the realm, police stated.
However the automobile shut off and the suspect couldn’t use it.
Subsequent, one other taking pictures was reported within the 80 block of E. fifty fifth Road.
The identical suspect had shot a person within the higher physique. That particular person was additionally taken to a hospital in steady situation.
One other carjacking and taking pictures was then reported within the 100 block of E. fifty fifth Road, the place the identical man pointed a firearm at a lady and acquired in her automobile whereas she was nonetheless inside.
Throughout that carjacking, the gunman shot a bystander who suffered a graze wound to the higher physique, authorities stated.
“The suspect then kidnapped the feminine grownup carjacking sufferer, forcing her to drive her automobile with him as passenger away from the realm,” police instructed KTLA in an electronic mail.
Officers rapidly responded to the entire incidents and labored to trace down the suspect, who they finally discovered at a church within the 21600 block of Alameda Road within the metropolis of Carson.
At round 8:30 p.m., officers converged on the church and decided that the gunman was inside with the carjacking sufferer and several other different folks “who every had a relationship with the suspect,” police stated.
Officers arrange a fringe across the church and known as in a SWAT group.
Whereas SWAT was on the scene, the carjacking sufferer was in a position to get out of the constructing, unharmed, in keeping with police.
However the gunman stayed inside.
Police introduced a hostage negotiator, who tried to name the suspect and negotiate his peaceable give up.
However whereas making an attempt to “de-escalate the state of affairs,” SWAT heard gunshots.
They rushed into the constructing, the place they discovered the gunman with a self-inflicted gunshot wounds to his higher and decrease physique, police stated.
Paramedics instantly started to render assist to the person, who was taken to an area hospital and finally pronounced useless. He has not been recognized.
The opposite individuals who have been within the church have been discovered by SWAT, unhurt.
It stays unclear what triggered the sequence of shootings and carjackings. Police stated they’re nonetheless investigating the motive.
No additional particulars have been accessible.
Anybody with info is urged to contact Lengthy Seaside Police Murder Detectives Donald Collier or Leticia Gamboa at 562-570-7244.
Police in Anaheim are asking for the public’s help to find the person who attacked a local business owner and left them with major injuries.
The attack happened on Dec. 9 around 10 p.m. at a store near the intersection of Anaheim Boulevard and South Street, police said.
According to the Anaheim Police Department, a man attacked the business owner inside the store. The unidentified victim suffered serious injuries that police officials described as “severe.”
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Anaheim police are searching for the person who assaulted a business owner, leaving him severely injured on Dec. 9, 2024. (Anaheim Police Department)
On Friday, the Police Department released two images of the suspect with a plea to the public for help locating him.
“Any information you have could help us bring justice in the case,” the Police Department wrote in a post to Instagram. “Your assistance is appreciated.”
Anyone who might recognize the man is urged to contact the Anaheim Police Department at 714- 765-1900. Anonymous tips can be made online or by calling Orange County Crime Stoppers at 1-855-847-6227.
Bluey, a blue heeler dog from the children’s show of the same name, will be making her theme park debut at Disneyland and Walt Disney World next year. Walt Disney Co. also announced that the character will join the Disney Cruise Line as well.
“Beginning in January 2025, onboard Disney Cruise Line voyages originating from Australia and New Zealand, families can interact with Bluey and her sister, Bingo, like never before. From special meet-and-greets to an interactive and clue-filled game that ends in a dance party featuring Bluey’s signature moves, families in the region can embark on a magical holiday with their favorite blue heeler,” the company said in a news release.
The company will share more details about how guests can meet Bluey and her family at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort in the coming months.
The announcement comes amid an expanded partnership between Disney and BBC Studios, the commercial arm of the BBC that distributes the popular Australian animated series, and Ludo Studio, which produced the program.
It’s not completely unusual for Disney to highlight other intellectual property in its theme parks. For example, the Star Wars and Muppets attractions were in place at Disneyland and Walt Disney World before Disney bought LucasFilm and Jim Henson Productions, respectively.
The companies also announced that a Bluey movie will be released theatrically in 2027, with Disney leading distribution.
The show follows a family of cartoon dogs who live in Brisbane, Australia.
Los Angeles, Ca
Pursuit suspect arrested after intentionally ramming deputies' vehicles: authorities
A man was arrested after authorities said he intentionally crashed his car into deputies following a pursuit in San Bernardino County.
Stephen Bloomer, 52, of Twentynine Palms was arrested for the destructive incident, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department confirmed.
On Dec. 16, deputies spotted the suspect’s Corvette speeding on Twentynine Palms Highway, near the intersection of Torres Avenue in Joshua Tree shortly before 1 p.m.
Authorities tried pulling Bloomer over but he refused, leading patrol units on a chase.
As he continued driving erratically and speeding down the road, deputies said they canceled the pursuit for the safety of other drivers.
Later that day, a California Highway Patrol officer spotted Bloomer and his Corvette at a Circle K in Morongo Valley. The CHP officer attempted to detain the man but at that moment, he reversed his Corvette and crashed into the CHP vehicle.
A second deputy who arrived at the scene parked their patrol car near the Circle K lot. The vehicle was occupied by a third deputy inside.
At that moment, the suspect stepped on the gas pedal to accelerate and rammed directly into the occupied patrol car, officials said. The deputy inside suffered minor injuries and was transported to the hospital for treatment. He was later released.
Bloomer was apprehended at the scene and arrested for attempted murder of a peace officer and felony assault on a peace officer.
The incident remains under investigation. Anyone with information is urged to call Deputy Richard Maldonado or Detective Tyler A. Bengard of the Morongo Basin Sheriff’s Station at 760-366-4175.
Anonymous tips can be provided to We-Tip at 1-800-782-7463 or online at wetip.com.
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