Crime
1 dead, 2 others injured in shooting at Silver Dollar Saloon in El Monte
No information regarding a potential suspect has been released by authorities.
El Monte, California – A tragic shooting incident at a local sports bar in El Monte resulted in one fatality and two injuries early Saturday morning.
The incident occurred shortly after midnight at the Silver Dollar Saloon on Lower Azusa Road.
El Monte Police officers responded to reports of gunfire and were directed inside the bar by patrons upon arrival.
Inside, officers discovered a Hispanic male victim suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
A second victim, a Hispanic woman who had also been shot, was transported to a local hospital and is listed in stable condition.
Witnesses reported seeing a third person, a woman who may have also been shot, flee the scene.
Law enforcement officials are currently searching for this third victim.
The circumstances leading up to the shooting remain under investigation.
No information regarding a potential suspect has been released by authorities.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling 800-222-8477 or online at lacrimestoppers.org.
MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Authorities have confirmed that a suspect is in custody following a shooting incident at the Meridian Mall on Friday afternoon.
As a result, the lockdown at the mall has been lifted.
The Meridian Township Police Department issued a public advisory just before 2:00 p.m., urging residents and shoppers to avoid the area near the Dick’s Sporting Goods entrance while officers conducted an active investigation at the scene.
At this time, police have not released specific details regarding the nature of the shooting, including whether anyone was injured or the circumstances surrounding the suspect’s arrest.
Law enforcement officials continue to investigate the incident and are expected to provide additional information as it becomes available.
The public is asked to remain clear of the immediate area to allow for the ongoing investigation.