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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Officer's widow to file claim against LA County District Attorney George Gascón over June shooting death
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Officers hold procession for El Monte Police Chief
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Police officer injured by robbery suspect in El Monte released from hospital
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.
El Monte police officer injured in fight
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.
Memorial today for 2 slain El Monte police officers
Law enforcement officers are expected to show up in force for the memorial of Officer Joseph Santana and Corporal Michael Paredes. Marci Gonzalez reports.
Slain El Monte police officers honored at vigil in Upland
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.
Gascón offers stern rebuttal to growing criticism regarding the deaths of two El Monte officers
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.
Candlelight vigil held for 2 El Monte Police officers shot and killed in the line of duty
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.
Mother of slain El Monte Officer blames Gascón for her son's death
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."
Memorial for fallen El Monte police officers continues to grow ahead of candlelight vigil
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.
Memorial for fallen El Monte officers continues to grow
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.
El Monte cancels events as memorial for fallen officers continues to grow
The city canceled two of its events — the farmers market and dine-in movie night. Lauren Pozen reports
Mother of slain El Monte officer fights back tears as she talks about her son
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.
El Monte community honors police officers killed on Tuesday
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.
El Monte officers remembered by community; vigil planned
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.
El Monte mourns the deaths of two officers shot and killed Tuesday night
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.
Investigation continues after two El Monte officers shot and killed while investigating reports of a
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.
Procession held for fallen El Monte Police officers
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.
El Monte Police Department hold procession for fallen officers
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.
Investigators working to piece together what led up to fatal shooting of two El Monte Police officer
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.
Officials deliver latest info on killing of 2 El Monte Police officers
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.
Witness recounts scene where two El Monte police officers were shot to death
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.
Two officers shot and killed in El Monte while responding to a possible stabbing
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.
Update: 2 El Monte Police officers shot
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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