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On Friday, December 1, 2017 at approximately 11:40 P.M., Suspects William LaCroix Jr., Jeremiah LaCroix, Erika Torres and an unidentified male entered the Gem City Grill, a local bar located in the 100 block of East Olive Avenue, in the city of Monrovia.
 
William LaCroix Jr. and Jeremiah LaCroix, both known gang members from Baldwin Park, engaged in a verbal confrontation with several rival gang members who were already inside the bar.  The verbal confrontation escalated into a fight and Suspect Jeremiah LaCroix pulled out a gun and shot inside the crowded bar.
 
Two rival gang members and an innocent patron were struck by gunfire inside the bar.
 
All four suspects, William LaCroix Jr., Jeremiah LaCroix, Erika Torres and the unidentified male then fled the scene of the crime.  Suspect Jeremiah LaCroix and the unidentified male, Hispanic adult, were seen fleeing in a white, four-door sedan, possibly Toyota Camry.
 
William LaCroix Jr. and Erika Torres were apprehended as they fled from the scene, running west on Olive Avenue, by responding Monrovia Police Department officers.
 
Suspect William LaCroix Jr., a 34 year-old male, Hispanic and resident of Monrovia, was arrested for Murder and attempted murder with gang allegations.  He is being held in lieu of two million dollars bail.
 
Suspect Erika Torres, a 33 year-old female, Hispanic and resident of Monrovia, was arrested for Murder and attempted murder with gang allegations.  She is being held in lieu of two million dollars bail.
 
Follow up investigation led investigators to a residence in the city of Commerce on Tuesday, December 19, 2017, in search of outstanding Suspect Jeremiah LaCroix.  Suspect Jeremiah LaCroix was not located, however, investigators found evidence that his parents, Anna Guerrero and William LaCroix Sr., had harbored and assisted their son, Suspect Jeremiah LaCroix, in avoiding apprehension, following his escape from the shooting in the bar in Monrovia.  Both parents were arrested and booked at East Los Angeles Sheriff’s Station.  Suspect LaCroix Sr., a 57 year-old male, Hispanic and resident of Commerce, is being held in lieu of one million dollars bail.  The mother, Suspect Guerrero, a 63 year-old female Hispanic, is being held in lieu of two million dollars bail.
 
The whereabouts of Suspect Jeremiah LaCroix (pictured in wanted bulletin) remain unknown.  Sheriff’s Homicide detectives are seeking the public’s assistance in locating the 31 year-old male, Hispanic suspect who is known to frequent the areas of Monrovia, West Covina and Baldwin Park.  He stands 6’00”, weighs 180lbs, and has brown eyes.  His hair is brown, however he may have a shaved head.  Suspect Jeremiah LaCroix also has multiple tattoos on the face, head and body and goes by the moniker “Ciego.”
 
Additional information developed in the case lead investigators to Jacob Webb (pictured in wanted bulletin), a gang member and acquaintance of Suspects and brothers Jeremiah LaCroix and William LaCroix Jr.  It is believed that Suspect Webb assisted Suspect Jeremiah LaCroix avoid apprehension after the Monrovia shooting.  Investigators are actively attempting to locate and arrest him, as there is an active warrant issued out for his arrest. Sheriff’s Homicide detectives are seeking the public’s assistance in locating the 29 year-old male, Hispanic suspect who is known to frequent the West Covina and Baldwin Park areas.  He is a known gang member, stands 6’04” and weighs 220lbs.  He has multiple tattoos on his face, head, body and goes by the moniker “King Khash.”
 
A third suspect that remains outstanding is the unidentified male, Hispanic, Homicide investigators believe to be the getaway driver.  The unidentified suspect may possibly go by the name of “Alfonso,” who may be driving a white, Toyota Camry or similar type vehicle.
 
The weapon used in the commission of the crime has not been recovered.
 
Video surveillance of the suspects entering the location is available.
 
One of the surviving victims who was struck by gunfire remains at a local hospital in critical condition.  The other surviving victim sustained a non-life threatening injury.
 
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff'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, or “P3 Mobile” for the hearing impaired, on Google play or the App Store, or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org.
 
 
Authored by:
Juanita Navarro-Suarez, Deputy
@LASDJuanita
Sheriff’s Information Bureau – Newsroom
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
Hall of Justice - First floor
211 W. Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
213-229-1700
 

Updated press release is as follows:
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*Media Availability* #LASD Homicide Det. Seeking Public's Help Identifying Murder Susp,100 blk E.Olive Av, Monrovia 

Media Availability
 
Who: Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Bureau Lieutenant Derrick Alfred
 
What: Homicide Bureau detectives will provide an update regarding circumstances surrounding the shooting death of 43-year-old Michael Lowe. He was murdered, while he was inside a local business establishment in the 100 block of East Olive Avenue, Monrovia.
 
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide have arrested 4 suspects and are seeking two additional suspects related to this murder.  Detectives are also seeking to identify one additional suspect related to this incident.
 
When:               Friday, December 22, 2017 at 2:00 P.M.
 
Where:              Hall of Justice
                          Media Room
                          211 West Temple Street
                          Los Angeles, Ca 90012
 
Media Note:  Video footage from the location will be available as well as photos of the wanted suspects will be available.
 
For more information please contact Sheriff’s Information Bureau at (213) 229-1700.
 
Forwarded by:
Deputy Grace Medrano
Sheriff’s Information Bureau – Newsroom
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
Hall of Justice - First floor 
211 W. Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
213-229-1700

 
*Updated press release is as follows:
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LASD Homicide investigators are continuing their investigation into a murder which occurred Saturday, 12-02-17 at 12:01 AM.  Investigators learned Monrovia PD Officers responded to a call of gunshots at a local restaurant/bar in the 100 block of Olive Avenue in Monrovia.  When they arrived they discovered three individuals suffering from gunshot wounds.  All three victims were transported to local hospitals for treatment. One of the victims, a male Hispanic, 43 years old, was pronounced dead at the hospital.  
 
According to witnesses, the suspects entered the bar shortly before midnight and got into an argument with other patrons inside the bar.  The argument escalated into a fight at which time one of the suspects pulled out a handgun and started shooting. The suspect, a male Hispanic adult, and his companions then ran out of the bar and fled west on Olive Avenue. 
 
The motive for the argument and shooting is unknown at this time.  The suspects and murder weapon are still outstanding. 
 
The other two victims, a male Hispanic 24 years old, and a male White 24 years old, are being treated at local hospitals and are expected to survive their wounds. There is no further information and the investigation is on-going.  
 
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff'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, or “P3 Mobile” for the hearing impaired, on Google play or the App Store, or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org.

Forwarded By:
Joana Warren, Deputy
Sheriff’s Information Bureau – Newsroom
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department 
Hall of Justice - First floor  
211 W. Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
213-229-1700


___________________ORIGINAL___________________________
DATE: Saturday, December 2, 2017

TIME: 12:01 AM

LOCATION: 100 Block of East Olive Avenue, Monrovia

VICTIM 1: Male Adult (Deceased)

VICTIM 2: Male Adult (Wounded)

VICTIM 3: Male Adult (Wounded)

SUSPECT: Unknown

UNIT: LASD-Homicide Bureau Lieutenant Corina
 
NARRATIVE:
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide detectives are responding to the 100 Block of East Olive Avenue, Monrovia, to assist Monrovia Police Department investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting death of a man and the wounding of two other men.  
 
The first victim was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.

The second and third victims were transported to a local hospital with unknown injuries.

There is no suspect information.

There is no further information and the investigation is on-going. 

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff'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, or “P3 Mobile” for the hearing impaired, on Google play or the App Store, or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org.
 
 
Written By:
Lisa Jansen, Deputy
Sheriff’s Information Bureau – Newsroom
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department 
Hall of Justice - First floor  
211 W. Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
213-229-1700

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