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Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Bureau Investigators have arrested three individuals for the murder of Downey P.D. Officer Ricardo Galvez. 

After shooting Officer Galvez, the suspects drove away, but were pursued by a Downey Police officer in a marked black and white patrol car.  The suspects ultimately drove to the 1000 block of Carob Way in the city of Montebello, where they exited their car and fled on foot. 

The driver, a male Hispanic 21 years old, was caught by officers trying to run through some residential backyards.  The other two suspects were seen fleeing into a nearby home.  Members of the Sheriff’s Department’s Special Weapons Team ultimately made entry into the home and detained the suspects, a male Hispanic 16 years old and a male Hispanic 18 years old. 

During their investigation, investigators located a handgun which had been discarded by the suspects.  It is believed this handgun is the one that was used to shoot and kill Officer Galvez.  Additional investigation revealed that the murder of Officer Galvez appears to be a botched robbery attempt. 

All three suspects were booked for murder and are currently being held with no bail.  Due to this being an ongoing active investigation, the names of the suspect are not currently being released. 

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500.  If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), or texting the letters TIPLA plus your tip to CRIMES (274637), or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org.

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2nd Update is as Follows:

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Bureau detectives responded to the 10900 block of Brookshire Av, Downey, to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting death of a Downey Police Officer.

Detectives have learned, 29-year-old, Officer Ricardo Galvez, was sitting in his personal vehicle in the Downey Police Department parking lot, when a vehicle drove into the parking lot and unknown suspects exited the vehicle, ran up to Galvez’s car, and fired shots into his vehicle fatally striking him.

The suspects fled from the location in their car and were immediately pursued by a Downey police officer who heard the gunshots and observed the fleeing suspect’s vehicle.  The suspects were pursued into the Montebello area, where they got out of their car and fled into the residential area of Carob Way and Washington Boulevard in the city of Montebello.  One suspect was located and taken into custody. 

A containment of the area was set up in search for the outstanding suspects. The search is on-going by Sheriff’s Special Enforcement Bureau – Special Weapons Team personnel, assisted by Montebello Police Department personnel.            

The victim, Officer Ricardo Galvez was pronounced dead at the scene.  He was a five year veteran of the Downey Police Department.

No suspect information is being released at this time and the motive is unknown, although investigators believe that Officer Galvez was possibly the intended target.

There is no further information available at this time.

*************1^st Update Press Release************

When: Thursday, November 19, 2015 at 6:15 a.m.

Where: Downey City Council Chambers, located at 11111 Brookshire Avenue, Downey

Who: Downey Police Department Chief Carl Charles, Downey Police Department Public Information Officer Mark McDaniel and LASD Homicide Lieutenant John Corina

******* Original Press Release *******

DATE:  Wednesday, November 18, 2015

TIME:  Approximately 11:08 p.m.

LOCATION:  10900 Brookshire Avenue, Downey

VICTIM:  Downey Police Officer

SUSPECT:  Unknown

UNIT:  Homicide Bureau – Lieutenant Corina

NARRATIVE:

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Homicide detectives are responding to the 10900 block of Brookshire Avenue, Downey, to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting death of a Downey Police Officer.

There is no additional information available at this time and the investigation is on-going.

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500.  If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), or texting the letters TIPLA plus your tip to CRIMES (274637), or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org.

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