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Man dies in overnight El Monte apartment fire
Firefighters discovered a dead body after extinguishing a blaze in a two-story apartment building in El Monte early Monday morning. Lauren Pozen reports.
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Firefighters discovered a dead body after extinguishing a blaze in a two-story apartment building in El Monte early Monday morning. Lauren Pozen reports.
The widow of slain El Monte Police Sgt. Michael Paredes and her attorney are scheduled to announce legal action against L.A. County District Attorney George Gascón and the county Tuesday over the sergeant's shooting death in June.
El Monte Police Department Chief Ben Lowry, who led the department following the fatal shooting of two officers, died on Monday. He was 45.
A police officer who was injured during an attempted robbery in El Monte was released from the hospital Saturday after attempting to intervene when a suspect was attacking a worker at a DD's Discount location.
Sky9 was over the 12000 block of Valley Boulevard where an El Monte police officer was injured in a fight. At least two people were transported to the hospital, though it's unclear if one of those people are the officer.
Law enforcement officers are expected to show up in force for the memorial of Officer Joseph Santana and Corporal Michael Paredes. Marci Gonzalez reports.
The two El Monte Police officers killed in a shooting last Tuesday were honored at a vigil at Upland High School Tuesday evening, hours after Corporal Michael Paredes was posthumously promoted to Sergeant.
In a press conference Tuesday, District Attorney George Gascón offered a stern rebuttal to growing criticism of his office's handling of the man who killed two El Monte Police officers last week. Jeff Nguyen reports.
Lauren Pozen reports from the El Monte Civic Center where hundreds of people gathered for an emotional vigil to honor the lives of two police officers shot and killed Tuesday while investing a stabbing.
The mother of one of the slain El Monte officers added that the suspect "probably got out because of Gascon letting all these criminals out."
Kara Finnstrom reports from El Monte, where residents prepare to hold a candlelight vigil for the two fallen police officers who were fatally shot on Tuesday. She spoke with several community members who contain to reel in the aftermath of the tragic event that has shaken their community.
Kara Finnstrom reports from El Monte, where a memorial for the two fallen police officers killed in the line of duty on Tuesday has continued to grow over recent days. The city has planned a vigil for the two as they pay their respects for the hometown heroes.
The city canceled two of its events — the farmers market and dine-in movie night. Lauren Pozen reports
After a deadly shooting in El Monte, Olga Garcia only has memories of her son left. Garcia's son, 31-year-old Joseph Santana was one of the two El Monte Police officers killed during a gunfight outside of the Siesta Inn off Garvey and Central Avenues on Tuesday night.
Kara Finnstrom reports from El Monte where a memorial for the two police officers fatally shot and killed Tuesday has continued to grow to honor their memory. As news continues to break, the city takes more steps to remember their fallen heroes.
Kara Finnstrom reports from the El Monte Police Department headquarters where a growing memorial points to the effect the residents feel their law enforcement has on their community. As news continues to come to light, city officials have planned a candlelight vigil for the two fallen officers.
Corporal Michael Paredes and Officer Joseph Santana were responding to a report of a stabbing at Siesta Inn Motel when they were ambushed, according to El Monte officials. Both of them had deep ties to the city. Lauren Pozen reports.
Tina Patel provides updates from the scene of the fatal shooting, a motel in El Monte, where two officers were shot and killed while investigating reports of a stabbing in the area.
Dozens of local law enforcement units joined the procession held for the two El Monte Police officers who were fatally shot while investigating a stabbing at a motel Tuesday. Kara Finnstrom reports on the community reaction.
The El Monte community continues to reel in the aftermath of the fatal shooting of two El Monte Police officers Tuesda evening. Kara Finnstrom reports from the area where locals have already begun to offer support and condolences for their fallen heroes, as fellow officers hold procession.
Tina Patel reports from El Monte, where two El Monte Police officers were fatally shot Tuesday evening when responding to reports of a stabbing. The scene was still blocked off as investigators worked to determine what led up to the shooting.
Authorities with the LA County Sheriff's Department and the El Monte Police Department update the public and the press with the latest information regarding the shooting death of two El Monte Police officers, near Garvey and Central Avenues Tuesday. The shooting suspect was also killed.
City officials said the two officers were investigating a possible stabbing at the Siesta Inn. The officers were ambushed with gunfire upon arrival. Jake Reiner reports.
According to the Los Angeles County Fire Department, law enforcement transported the two officers to a hospital in unknown conditions. They died later that evening according to the City of El Monte. Jake Reiner reports.
Retired LAPD pilot Dave Avila joins CBS2's Pat Harvey by phone to provide commentary on breaking news that two El Monte Police officers were transported to the hospital by fellow officers after a shooting incident. A suspect is also down and in unknown condition.
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