Pasadena police ask for public's help in solving attempted homicides linked to same suspect, car

Saturday, November 25, 2023
PASADENA, Calif. (CNS) -- Police sought the public's help Friday in solving what they say were two attempted homicides in a pair of separate shootings on the same day over the summer.

According to a Pasadena Police Department statement, officers responded around 9:12 p.m. on June 17 to West Peoria Street to a report of shots fired. Two victims were discovered with gunshot wounds and transported themselves to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
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Then around 9:38 p.m., officers arrived at the intersection of Marengo Avenue and Painter Street to another report of shots fired. At this scene, a man was found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, and an infant was found seated inside the victim's car, according to police.

Pasadena Fire Department paramedics transported the victim to a hospital with life-threatening injuries.

In both instances, police responded following electronic "ShotSpotter" gunshot detection alerts.
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Pasadena Police Department Robbery and Homicide detectives continue to investigate the shootings, which they said are believed to be connected.

The department said the suspect's vehicle was a 2010 or 2012 black Ford Fusion with dark-tinted windows.



Anyone with information regarding the shootings was urged to contact the Pasadena Police Department at 626-744-4241. Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477.
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