Chuck E. Cheese shooting appears to be gang-related
PICO RIVERA, Calif. (KABC) -- Two men were involved in a verbal fight that led to shots being fired in front of a Chuck E. Cheese in Pico Rivera, witnesses told authorities.
Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies announced Monday that witnesses described two men as involved in the gunfire that erupted Sunday night in the 6000 block of Rosemead Boulevard. At least four of the 13 rounds struck the Chuck E. Cheese, sending the patrons inside streaming out of the building, officials said.
One suspect fled in a dark-colored sedan, while the other fled in a dark-colored pick-up truck. Both were between the ages of 18 and 30.
Investigators believe the incident was gang-related.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to call the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Pico Rivera Station, Operation Safe Streets Bureau, Lt. Meyer, at (562) 949-2421.
