DATE OF RELEASE #2: April 14, 2016 Time: 1230 hours
On Wednesday evening at approximately 8:30 pm, West Covina Police Dispatch received a call of several shots heard and the sounds of children screaming in the area of the 1300 block of E. Oahu, West Covina. Responding officers located the condominium in question and made contact with a male (suspect) who surrendered without further incident. Two adult victims, one male and one female in their 60’s were located in the residence and were pronounced dead on arrival from apparent gunshot wounds. Three children were also found hiding in one of the restrooms. None of the children (8, 6 and 3 years old) were physically injured. A handgun was recovered at the scene. No additional suspects are being sought at this time.
The victims have been identified as Aiping Diao, 60 and his wife Shu Zhang, 60, both of China. They were visiting their daughter at that location at the time of their death.
Police arrested Caminero Wang, 43 of West Covina for suspicion of Murder. He is the son-in-law of both victims. He is currently being held at the West Covina Police Department with a bail of $2 million dollars. Arraignment is set for Friday, April 15, 2016 at Pomona Superior Court. Booking photo is available upon request.
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West Covina Police Department
Public Information Officer Rudy Lopez
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West Covina, CA 91790
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