Wednesday, December 9, 2020

Photos of 2 Suspects in Altadena Deputy Ambush Released

BY BRIAN DAY

Detectives are seeking the two suspects pictured in these surveillance camera images in connection with an ambush on a Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy in Altadena on Dec. 4, 2020. (Credit: Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department)

Detectives released surveillance camera images Wednesday of two suspects who they say opened fire on a Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy in a seemingly random “ambush” in Altadena on Friday.

The deputy was not injured in the attack, which took place about 12:30 p.m. along Fair Oaks Avenue, near Mountain View Street, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department officials said.

She was driving her marked patrol car north along Fair Oaks Avenue when a man fired several rounds at her, according to Deputy Shawn Du Busky of the Sheriff’s Information Bureau.

“Thankfully the deputy was not struck by gunfire,” he said in a written statement.

The shooter, who was accompanied by a second man, then ran into the surrounding neighborhood, officials said.

Deputies searched the area for hours, but the two suspects were not found.

They were both described only as Latino men estimated to be in their 20s, both of thin build.

Investigators released images of the suspects taken from area surveillance cameras in hopes of someone in the public recognizing them.

Du Busky noted that the gunman initially wore a black jacket and shoes, which were found discarded near the shooting scene. He’s seen in the photo running in socks.

The second suspect discarded a white jacket while fleeing, he added.

Anyone with information can reach the sheriff’s Altadena Station at (626) 798-1131. Tips may also be submitted anonymously to L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.

See also:

Sheriff’s Deputy Fired Upon in Altadena ‘Ambush’