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Police Say Gunman Who Shot Downey Father, Toddler Is 'Armed And Dangerous'

DOWNEY (CBSLA.com) — Police say the man who shot a man and his young daughter outside a Downey apartment complex is armed and dangerous.

Downey police detectives have identified Alexander Antonio Roberts, 22, as the gunman who shot a 20-year-old man and his 2-year-old daughter.

The man was shot several times in the back as he was holding the toddler, who was grazed by at least one of the bullets.

Police say Roberts had a handgun during the altercation and left the scene after the shooting.

Anyone with information about Roberts can call Downey Police at (562) 904-2308 or their local law enforcement agency.

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