Homeowner fatally shoots robbery suspect in Riverside
A Riverside homeowner opened fire at a group of armed robbers attempting to enter his apartment, fatally shooting one. He was also struck by gunfire and required medical treatment.
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A Riverside homeowner opened fire at a group of armed robbers attempting to enter his apartment, fatally shooting one. He was also struck by gunfire and required medical treatment.
Kara Finnstrom reports from Brea, where one of the two fatal victims was shot and killed by the suspect wanted in connection with a string of robberies and shootings that took place at several 7-Elevens on Monday.
Rina Nakano and Lauren Pozen combine for team coverage on several shootings that took place at 7-Eleven locations in Riverside, Santa Ana, Brea and La Habra early Monday morning, which left two people dead and several wounded.
Authorities rushed to the scene of a robbery turned shooting in Riverside after receiving a call from the 7-Eleven store employee where the incident occurred.
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According to police, Melissa Harloam-Garrison, 46, a bus driver and security guard for Bright Futures Academy, a school that serves students with special needs had lived in a cottage on campus while she dealt drugs to students. Harloam-Garrison is also the daughter of the school's owner.
Melissa Harloam-Garrison, 46, was a bus driver and security guard for Bright Futures Academy, a school that serves students with special needs.
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The driver of the SUV remained at the scene of the crash. Suzanne Marques reports.
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It's unclear how the fire began but it threatened a solar power farm nearby that is located on the 5200 block of Tequesquite Avenue.
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The driver of the vehicle was not injured and is cooperating with the investigation. The Riverside Police Department does not believe drugs, speed or alcohol were a factor in the collision.
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CHP officers pulled the driver over after witnessing them making an unsafe turn on US-395.
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The suspect, 44-year-old Menifee woman Olga Mendez, was booked on suspicion of kidnapping, assault with a deadly weapon, criminal threats and two unrelated warrants, according to deputies.
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