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Residents in Whittier are on high alert after three men posing as gas company workers attempted a home invasion. The suspects, who wore face masks and one of whom brandished a gun, were caught on surveillance video but failed to enter the home. The incident has left the normally quiet neighborhood shaken, and authorities are seeking information to apprehend the suspects.
A group of men pretending to be gas company workers attempted a home invasion in Whittier, California. The suspects, who wore facemasks and hoodies, were caught on surveillance video. The homeowners, sensing something was wrong, denied them entry and later saw the men approaching with handguns. The family quickly locked themselves inside and called the police. The suspects fled and remain at large, leaving the community on high alert. Authorities urge residents to be cautious and report suspicious activity.
Two men were killed and another was injured in a shooting at an auto body shop in Whittier, California. The deceased were found inside a nearby trailer and appeared to have been shot, while the injured man was taken to the hospital in critical condition. The police have not identified a suspect and are investigating the cause of the shooting.
Two men were found dead and one in critical condition after a shooting inside a trailer parked in an auto repair shop parking lot in Whittier. The victims, who appeared to be related, were discovered with multiple gunshot wounds, and it is unclear if they had any connection to the shop. The suspect or suspects remain at large, and the investigation is ongoing.
One person was killed in a multi-vehicle crash involving an overturned dump truck on the 605 Freeway in Whittier, California. The dump truck spilled gravel across all lanes, leading to the closure of the northbound side. The cause of the collision is under investigation.
An arrest has been made in connection with the stabbing death of an 84-year-old man in Whittier, Los Angeles. The suspect allegedly attacked another elderly man before entering the victim's home, killing him, and stealing his truck. The assailant was apprehended for burglary and murder after tips from the public, other law enforcement agencies, and surveillance footage helped identify him. The suspect's name is being withheld pending further investigation.
Gabriel Esparza, the alleged gunman in the murder, kidnapping, and attempted rape of 19-year-old Andrea Vazquez in Whittier, California, has pleaded not guilty to multiple charges, including murder, kidnapping, and attempted rape. Esparza, the son of a Los Angeles County fire captain, was arrested at his workplace and is being held without bail. Vazquez was kidnapped during a shooting at a park and later found dead. The attack is believed to be random, and a weapon believed to have been used in the crime has been recovered. A memorial vigil was held in Vazquez's honor, and a GoFundMe account has been created to support her family.
A 19-year-old girl named Andrea Vazquez was allegedly kidnapped during a shooting at Penn Park in Whittier, California. According to her sister, Andrea's boyfriend witnessed an armed man shooting at them, and when he returned after fleeing, Andrea was gone. The family tracked her location briefly using Find My iPhone, which led them to Moreno Valley. Police are actively investigating the case and are urging anyone with information to come forward. Andrea is described as a 5-foot-3 Hispanic woman with brownish, red hair, and brown eyes, last seen wearing a black crop top, khaki pants, and black Converse sneakers.
An investigation is underway after a police officer was shot in Whittier, California. The officer's condition is unknown, as is the condition of the suspect who is now in custody. Details about the incident are currently unavailable.