Crime Report: 9/9/21

On Aug. 30 at 12:40 am officers responded to a shots fired call, at 12340 Lakewood Blvd (Studio Inn) and upon arrival, they could not locate any victims or suspects. A review of surveillance video showed a brief interaction between two unknown adults in the parking lot. The victim suddenly ran toward a car and the suspect fired one shot at him with a black handgun. The victim fled in a vehicle, and the suspect fled on foot. Officers located one spent shell casing confirming a round was fired, but they were unable to locate a victim or witness.

On Aug. 31 at 11:55 pm, officers responded to 9851 Imperial Hwy (Chevron) in regards to a robbery in progress. The adult male suspect entered the Chevron and handed the cashier a handwritten letter. The suspect brandished a metal hammer, walked behind the sales counter, and took $780 worth of cigarettes. The suspect fled the scene on a bicycle. The suspect has since been identified and arrested.

On Sept. 1 at 6:45 am, the victim was making a delivery to the 9800 block of Everest St. During the delivery, a road rage incident occurred with the suspect in a passing vehicle. The suspect exited his vehicle with a metal bar and approached the victim. The suspect swung the bar, missing the victim, who retreated and called police. Suspect fled and was not located.

On Sept. 3 at 3:15 pm, officers were dispatched to the 8500 block of Everest St, in regards to a robbery. The victim, a juvenile, was walking from school when the juvenile suspect grabbed the victim’s necklace from her neck. The victim ran to her parent and pointed out the suspect who had taken her necklace. The suspect fled the scene. The Detective Bureau identified the suspect and is handling the investigation.

On Sept. 4 at 1:25 pm, officers responded to calls of a shooting on the 7300 block of Dinwiddie Ave. Responding officers located an adult male victim on scene suffering from a single gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a local hospital where he was treated and is in stable condition. Downey Police Detectives are currently investigating.

On Sept. 5 at 3:45 pm, officers responded to the 13600 block of Downey Ave. regarding a subject with a knife running and screaming. Officers located the suspect in the area, where he was detained without incident and arrested.

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