Los Angeles, Ca
Southern Califonia father shot and killed in front of family, gunman at large
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Police are searching for a suspect who gunned down a man as he was walking with his family in Covina.
The incident happened on June 22 near the 1100 block of East Wanamaker Drive at around 9:35 p.m., according to the Covina Police Department.
The victim, identified only as a 28-year-old man, was walking with his wife and their three children — an 11-year-old girl and 9-year-old twin boys.
Suddenly, a male suspect approached them and began walking in between the victim and his wife, prompting a verbal altercation.
That’s when the suspect pulled out a gun from his waistband and fired two shots at the victim, police said.
The victim was struck in the chest and the gunman immediately fled the area.
Officers responded to the scene and performed life-saving measures on the man before he was rushed to a local hospital where he died from his injuries.
The circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting remain under investigation. A police sketch of the suspect was released in hopes someone may recognize him.
The gunman is described as a Hispanic male around 20-25 years old. He stands around 5 feet 5 inches tall and has a thin build.
Anyone with information on the case is asked to call Det. Preciado at 626-384-5622.
Anonymous tips can be provided to L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at lacrimestoppers.org.
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Los Angeles, Ca
Alleged street takeover crash leaves woman dead in South Los Angeles
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A woman was killed after a collision involving vehicles leaving a reported street takeover in L.A.’s Willowbrook neighborhood.
According to preliminary information, the crash occurred shortly before 1 a.m. Saturday at El Segundo Boulevard and South Central Avenue.
At least one of the vehicles involved was associated with a street takeover convoy that was leaving the area, witnesses said.
Video taken shortly after the crash obtained by KTLA shows a wrecked black Infiniti sedan that had come to rest on a sidewalk along South Central Boulevard; the other vehicle involved, a black Scion hatchback, sustained heavy damage and was found at the corner of El Segundo and South Central.
The victim is an unidentified woman, stringer service RMGNews reported. It is not known if she was associated with the alleged street takeover.
It also remains unclear if there were any injuries or if any arrests were made.
KTLA has reached out to law enforcement for more information but have yet to hear back.
Los Angeles, Ca
UCLA student sexually assaulted in dorm room, suspect at large
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A suspect remains at large after a student was sexually assaulted while she was sleeping in her dorm room at the University of California, Los Angeles.
The incident happened early Friday at around 2:40 a.m. as the female student was sleeping in her room located in the Saxon Suites, according to the UCLA Police Department.
The suspect entered the student’s room and sexually assaulted her while she was in bed, officials said. He then ran out of the building and fled the area in an unknown direction.
The suspect is described as a white male in his 30s. He has a heavy set build, a curly beard and was last seen wearing all-black clothing and a beanie.
It’s unclear how the man was able to enter the dorm room or the building. The victim was medically treated at the scene.
Students were alerted of the assault Friday morning and many said they now feel uneasy.
“They sent the police report saying a girl was assaulted while sleeping which is very frightening, especially for me as a young woman,” said Chantal de la Cruz, a UCLA student. “I’ve been living here for a year and the [crime] reports we usually get are burglary reports and they’re outside of the campus, so this is a huge shock for everybody. A lot of students don’t feel safe.”
Tips from UCLA police to stay safe on campus include:
- Always be alert and aware of your surroundings
- Report any suspicious activity to the police
- Do not leave doors to buildings propped open
- Secure your residence by locking all windows and doors
- Avoid poorly lit or deserted areas when walking at night
- Utilize the UCLA Safe Ride Service and UCPD CSO evening escorts
- Callin 911 for emergencies or UCLA PD’s 24-hour line at 310-825-1491
The incident remains under investigation.
Anyone with information on the case is urged to call UCLAPD at 310-825-1491. Anonymous tips can be provided by calling 310-794-5824.
Los Angeles, Ca
Hit-and-run suspect arrested after shooting at officers during Anaheim pursuit
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A hit-and-run suspect was arrested after reportedly shooting at officers during a pursuit in Anaheim Friday.
The suspect was identified as Milton Urquiza Cruz, 31, of San Pedro, according to the Anaheim Police Department.
At around 3:45 p.m., an officer witnessed Cruz involved in a hit-and-run crash. As the officer tried to pull Cruz over, he refused to stop and sped away, leading police on a pursuit.
During the chase, Cruz struck a patrol vehicle and pointed a firearm at the officer who was following him, authorities said.
Officers opened fire on Cruz in the parking lot of a McDonald’s restaurant located in the 1100 block of North State College Boulevard.
Cruz was not hit and continued driving away. A second officer-involved shooting occurred on State College Boulevard near the 91 freeway.
The suspect was still not deterred and continued driving away until a PIT maneuver in the 2800 block of East Virginia Street finally stopped his vehicle.
Cruz was taken into custody at the scene. Neither the suspect nor any officers were struck by gunfire and a firearm was later recovered from Cruz’s vehicle, police said.
Cruz was arrested on multiple charges including:
- Assault on a peace officer
- Possession of a firearm by a felon or prohibited person
- Possession of ammunition by a felon or prohibited person
- Felony evading
- Misdemeanor hit-and-run
- Felony arrest warrant
The incident remains under investigation by homicide detectives. Following the investigation, the case “will be presented to the Orange County District Attorney’s Office to determine if the officers’ actions were lawful,” officials said.
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