- Monday September 4th, 2017 :: 02:47 p.m. PDT
*2nd Update* #LASD Suspect Arrested in Shooting Death Investigation, unincorporated Los Angeles (Lennox area)
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homicide detectives are continuing their investigation into the shooting death of two Hispanic men and the injury of another Hispanic man that occurred in the 10100 block of Firmona Avenue, unincorporated Los Angeles (Lennox area), on Sunday, September 3, 2017, at approximately 6:48 p.m.
The suspect, 36-year-old Juan Saucedo, has been arrested and booked for murder and is being held in lieu of 2 million dollars bail.
The relationship between the suspect and the victims is still under investigation and the motive remains unknown.
Saucedo is also a suspect in a shooting and carjacking that occurred in an area patrolled by Los Angeles Police Department, Pacific Division personnel.
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), use your smartphone by downloading the “P3 Tips” Mobile APP on Google play or the Apple App Store or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org
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Guillermina SaldaƱa, Deputy
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****** 1st Update *******
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homicide detectives are continuing their investigation into the shooting death of two male Hispanic adults and the shooting resulting in the injury of another male Hispanic adult that occurred in the Unincorporated Lennox area, on Sunday September 3, 2017, at approximately 6:48 p.m.
Detectives have learned that South Los Angeles deputies responded to the 10100 block of Firmona Avenue, regarding a “gunshot victim” call. Upon their arrival, they found a male Hispanic adult suffering from a gunshot wound to the upper torso. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
While at the location, deputies learned that the suspect, a male Hispanic adult, may have ran away from the location towards the 10600 block of Mansel Avenue, where he shot the second male Hispanic adult victim. That victim was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.
After shooting the second victim, the suspect ran towards the 10400 block of Mansel Avenue, where he attempted to carjack a male Hispanic adult. During the carjacking, the suspect shot the driver of the vehicle. South Los Angeles deputies arrived at the scene and detained the suspect without incident. The victim was transported to a local hospital where he is listed in “fair” condition.
The motive and relationship, if any between the victims and the suspect is unknown at this time.
The suspect is being detained pending questioning by Homicide detectives.
No other suspects are being sought at this time.
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 use your smartphone by downloading the “P3 Tips” Mobile APP or “P3 Mobile” for the hearing impaired on Google play or the App Store, or by using the website http://lacrimestopp
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Deputy Kelvin Moody
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Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
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____________Original Press Release_________________
DATE: Sunday, September 3, 2017
TIME: 6:38 P.M.
LOCATION: 10100 block of Firmona Avenue, Lennox
VICTIMS: Male adult (deceased)
Male adult (deceased)
Male adult (wounded)
SUSPECT(S): Unknown
UNIT: LASD Homicide – Lt. Moore
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau detectives are responding to the 10100 block of Firmona Avenue, Lennox, to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting death of two male adults and the wounding of one another.
One victim was pronounced dead at the scene. The two others were transported to a local hospital where one succumbed to his injuries and the other remains in fair condition.
The investigation is ongoing and there is no additional information available at this time.
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 use your smartphone by downloading the “P3 Tips” Mobile APP or “P3 Mobile” for the hearing impaired on Google play or the App Store, or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org.
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Juanita Navarro-Suarez, Deputy
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