Los Angeles, Ca
‘I thought we were being murdered’: Suspected hate crime in Pasadena puts 3 in hospital
A suspected hate crime left three folks hospitalized after a weekly drag present at ix Tapa Cantina in Outdated City Pasadena.
Diamond Gonzalez, who produces the occasion, stated they have been attacked as a result of they’re members of the LGBTQ neighborhood.
“I assumed I used to be going to die in that second … I can’t even clarify how ugly and harsh and darkish this second was,” Gonzalez stated.
Gonzalez, his boyfriend and a number of other different buddies have been leaving the bar at about 2 a.m. Friday morning after they have been jumped by a gaggle of eight to 10 males carrying masks, he stated.
“As I used to be speaking to one in every of my buddies to say goodbye, the attackers got here from behind and simply hit me from behind after I wasn’t trying and knocked me out,” Gonzalez stated.
When Gonzalez awoke, he noticed a pal on the bottom unresponsive, and his nephew was making an attempt to get away in a close-by automotive because the attackers surrounded him.
“My nephew was within the automotive and he was scared as a result of they have been making an attempt to get him out the automotive, so he put the automotive in reverse and he unintentionally, with out realizing, ran over my pal,” Gonzalez stated.
As they tried to struggle again and scream for assist, one of many attackers pulled a gun on the victims, although no pictures have been fired, Gonzalez stated.
“I assumed we have been being murdered, to be trustworthy with you,” he stated.
Nothing was stolen, however Gonzalez and two others have been hospitalized with accidents starting from a concussion to stitches and bruises.
The Pasadena Police Division is investigating the assault as a hate crime, telling KTLA the division “acknowledges the significance of defending the protection and dignity of all of our neighborhood members and we stand in solidarity with these affected by the heinous assaults perpetrated final week.”
“We’re dedicated to making sure the general public’s security and will likely be offering sources and referrals to companies for individuals who have been affected by this crime,” the division added.
Gonzalez, in the meantime, needs police to apprehend the perpetrators who attacked him for his efforts to “be a voice for the LGBT neighborhood.”
“We have to come ahead and we have to have justice for conditions like this. It’s not OK. It’s 2022. Individuals want to maneuver on and recover from it. Homosexual folks exists and it’s regular. And I don’t need folks to really feel scared,” he stated.
Anybody with data is requested to name the Pasadena Police Division at 626-744-4501.
To report data anonymously, name Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or go to lacrimestoppers.org.
To help the victims of the assault, go to Gonzalez’s GoFundMe.
A man was arrested for attempted murder after an argument led to gunfire at a San Bernardino County grocery store Thursday.
The suspect was identified as William Timoteo Moller, 37, an Apple Valley resident, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department.
The incident occurred at a Stater Bros. market on the 21600 block of Bear Valley Road in Apple Valley shortly before 2 p.m.
Deputies responded to an altercation in which Moller reportedly pulled out a handgun and fired at another person. The suspect was arguing with another shopper, an unidentified 37-year-old man, when a handgun was brought out and one round was fired.
No one was injured during the incident, authorities said. The heated altercation prompted employees to evacuate the supermarket.
A 6-year-old boy was also at the scene when the confrontation took place.
Moller was arrested and booked into the High Desert Detention Center on charges of attempted murder. He is being held on $2 million bail.
The incident remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call Deputy K. Mullins with Apple Valley Police at 760-240-7400, or dispatch at 760-956-5001.
Anonymous tips can be provided to We-Tip at 1-800-782-7463 or online at wetip.com.
Police are investigating after a woman was found dead at a bus stop in the Mid-Wilshire neighborhood of Los Angeles Thursday.
According to Los Angeles police, the body had been at a bus stop on Crenshaw and Olympic Boulevards for around 10-12 hours before being discovered in the afternoon.
Emergency medical staff responded to the scene and after investigating, the woman was confirmed dead.
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Police are investigating after a woman was found dead at a bus stop in the Mid-Wilshire neighborhood of Los Angeles on Dec. 26, 2024. (Citizen)
It’s unclear how she died but police said no foul play was suspected at the time.
A canopy was placed around the bus stop and police tape cordoned off the area as the investigation continued.
Her identity was not released and her cause of death will be determined by the coroner’s office.
Burger King is still spreading holiday cheer with after Christmas food deals.
The burger chain has celebrated the holidays all month long with its 31-day deal promotion for rewards members and has saved some of its best deals for the end of the year.
On Friday, Dec. 27, and Monday, Dec. 30, customers can get a free original chicken sandwich and bacon cheeseburger with a $1 purchase. The chain is also offering its famous Whoppers for $3 on Wednesday.
The chain started its month-long celebration by offering free burgers and sodas earlier this month. The promotion also saw the return of fan-favorite items, such as its four-piece cheesy tots — reintroduced nationwide last December — and the croissant breakfast sandwich.
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