Six SoCal 7-Eleven stores targeted at theft series; At least 2 dead
At least six armed robberies, including two that turned fatal, have been reported at different locations on the 7-Eleven of Southern California. The crimes took place in the cities of Brea, Ontario, La Habra, Santa Ana, Upland and Riverside, and authorities said at least three of the crimes are related.
BREA, Calif. – A series of armed robberies at several locations in Southern California’s 7-Eleven Monday morning left at least two people dead, and police said preliminary evidence indicates at least three of the crimes are related to Yes.
A surveillance photo of the suspect wanted in connection with the incidents at the 7-Eleven premises in Brea, La Habra and Santa Ana has since been released, while detectives are continuing to investigate.
Authorities said they will alert other 7-Eleven stores to take additional security precautions.
Suspect sought in deadly shooting of an employee at 7-Eleven on Lambert Rd and N. Brea Blvd in Brea. Police believe that this suspect is also responsible for the shootings in Habra and Santa Ana. (Credit: Brea Police Department) (FOX 11)
The shootings coincide with National 7/11 Day, where guests can receive a free Slurpee.
“Our hearts are with the victims and their loved ones. We are gathering information about this terrible tragedy and working with local law enforcement,” 7-Eleven said in a statement.
This is what we know so far about the six separate incidents.
7-Eleven Ontario robbers
The Ontario Police Department confirmed to FOX 11 that another burglary was reported at a 7-Eleven location at 636 N. Vine Ave. in Ontario. FOX 11 is working to confirm more details about what happened and whether this incident is related to the others.
7-Eleven Upland robbers
Police have also confirmed a robbery on a 7-Eleven in Upland at 2410 W. Arrow Route early Monday morning. According to Upland police sergeant Jacob Kirk, the suspect entered the store around 12:40 a.m. Monday, pulling out a gun. The suspect came out with about $ 500 and some drinks. No one was injured in the robbery, and Upland PD is working with other law enforcement agencies to determine if this suspect is responsible for other overnight shootings.
7-Eleven shooting at Brea
7-Eleven clerk killed in a robbery in Brea
Police believe this deadly armed robbery is related to a similar incident that happened an hour later in the Habra.
In Brea, a store clerk was shot dead during an armed robbery at 7-Eleven on Lambert Road and N. Brea Boulevard around 4:18 a.m., police said. The male victim died at the scene.
According to the authorities, based on preliminary evidence, they believe that the suspect involved in this deadly shooting is related to the events in the La Habra and Santa Ana 7-Eleven stores.
7-Eleven shooting in Santa Ana
Filming at 7-Eleven in Santa Ana
A man was found dead in the parking lot, with a fatal gunshot wound to the top of his torso, police said.
A similar crime was reported around 3:23 a.m. in the 7-Eleven of block 300 of 17th Street in Santa Ana, police said. A man was found dead in the parking lot, with a fatal gunshot wound to the top of his torso.
Authorities confirm that this suspect is also wanted in connection with the incidents at the premises of La Habra and Brea 7-Eleven.
Employees told FOX 11 that the suspect related to the three incidents had visited the Santa Ana site the day before and was not allowed to enter.
7-Eleven shooting La Habra
Filming at 7-Eleven de l’Habra
At least two people were taken to hospital. FOX 11’s Gigi Graciette reports live on La Habra.
Meanwhile, in La Habra, police were investigating a similar armed robbery after two people were shot outside 7-Eleven near Cypress Street and Whittier Boulevard around 4:55 a.m.
In this incident, an employee and a man sitting in his car outside the store were shot; both were taken to hospital and are expected to survive, officials said. Police told FOX 11 it looks like a cash register was found on the floor of the convenience store.
The two victims were identified as a long-time and much-loved 7-Eleven employee as well as a customer. Both are expected to survive, police said.
Authorities are providing an update on the 7-Eleven shooting range
A series of armed robberies at various locations on 7-Eleven in Southern California early Monday morning left at least two people dead, and police are investigating whether at least two of the crimes are possibly related to each other.
Authorities said the preliminary investigation indicates that this suspect is the same one being sought in connection with the incidents at the 7-Eleven stores in Brea and Santa Ana.
As this is an ongoing investigation, police are asking witnesses to contact the La Habra police department guard commander at 562-383-4300.
7-Eleven Riverside shots
1 shot after robbery at 7-Eleven in Riverside
The suspect fled the scene before officers arrived at the scene.
Shortly before 2 a.m., an armed robbery was reported at 7-Eleven on La Sierra de Riverside Avenue.
According to police, a customer was shot in the head inside the convenience store and remains in serious condition. There are no indications that the customer did anything to intervene in the robbery, but he was still shot by the suspect, police said.
The victim remains in critical / serious condition
Officials did not immediately release information about a possible suspect or suspects.