Shootout in Covina left man killed
Young man (28 years old) was shot and killed and one of his relatives was arrested over what police called a shootout at a Covina apartment complex during the weekend, authorities said Tuesday, June 2nd in Covina, California.
Covina police were called to the “1100 block of East Wanamaker Drive” afternoon about 12:20 p.m. on Sunday, May 31st, on reports of multiple shots fired and found the victim on the ground with multiple gunshot wounds, Sgt. David Rodriguez said.
The victim who was shot, identified by coroner’s officials as Daniel Sisneros, later died at Pomona Valley Hospital, Rodriguez said. The city of residence of the victim still not known.
One of the victim’s relatives; his brother, identified by police as Rick Ortega (he is 26 years old) of Pomona, was arrested for being involved in the shooting, Rodriguez said, but his role in the shooting wasn’t clear at this time.
Police were still searching and looking for other outstanding suspects, he said. What prompted the gunfire was unknown.
A handgun and shell casings were found at the scene, Rodriguez said. A picture showed many police markers on the sidewalk.
Ortega has since been released from jail after posting $50,000 bond, according to inmate records.
Police were still searching and looking for other outstanding suspects, he said. What prompted the gunfire was unknown.
A handgun and shell casings were found at the scene, Rodriguez said. A picture showed many police markers on the sidewalk.
Ortega has since been released from jail after posting $50,000 bond, according to inmate records.
Covina is a city in Los Angeles County, California, about 22 miles (35 km) east of downtown Los Angeles, in the San Gabriel Valley. The population was 47,796 at the 2010 census, up from 46,837 at the 2000 census. The city's slogan, "One Mile Square and All There", was coined when the incorporated area of the city was only (some say slightly less than) one square mile.
Covina is bordered by West Covina, to its south and west side. Irwindale lies to the west, as well as the unincorporated area of Vincent, and the city of Baldwin Park. Azusa, Glendora, and the unincorporated community of Citrus are to the north, the unincorporated community of Charter Oak to the northeast, San Dimas to the east, and Walnut to the southeast.
