7-Eleven shooting: At least 2 dead in 4 separate incidents at multiple SoCal locations
Police have confirmed that two of the shootings are related.
BREA, Calif. – A series of armed robberies at several 7-Eleven locations in Southern California early Monday morning left at least two people dead – and police said preliminary evidence suggests at least three of the crimes are connected.
A surveillance photo of the suspect wanted in connection with the incidents at the Brea, La Habra and Santa Ana 7-Eleven locations has been released as detectives continue to investigate.
Authorities said they will alert other 7-Eleven stores to take extra precautions.
Suspect wanted in fatal shooting of employee at 7-Eleven at Lambert Rd and N. Brea Blvd in Brea. (Credit: Brea Police Department) (FOX 11)
The photos coincide with National Day on September 11, when customers can get a free Slurpee.
“Our hearts go out to the victims and their families. We are gathering information about this terrible tragedy and are working with local law enforcement,” 7-Eleven said in a statement.
Here’s what we know so far about the six separate incidents.
7-Eleven Ontario robbery
The Ontario Police Department confirmed to FOX 11 that another robbery was reported at the 7-Eleven location at 636 N. Vine Ave. in Ontario. FOX 11 is working to confirm more details about what happened and if this incident is related to the others.
7-Eleven robbery Upland
Police also confirmed a robbery at the 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 weapon. The suspect got away with about $500 and some drinks. No one was injured in this robbery and Upland PD is working with other law enforcement agencies to determine if this suspect is responsible for other shootings overnight.
7-Eleven shoots Brea
7-Eleven clerk killed in Brea robbery
Police believe this fatal armed robbery is related to a similar incident that happened about an hour later in La Habra.
In Brea, a store clerk was fatally shot during an armed robbery at the 7-Eleven at Lambert Road and N. Brea Boulevard around 4:18 a.m., police said. The man died on the spot.
According to authorities, they believe based on preliminary evidence that the suspect involved in this fatal shooting is connected to the incidents at the La Habra and Santa Ana 7-Eleven stores.
7-Eleven shooting in Santa Ana
Shooting at 7-Eleven in Santa Ana
A man was found dead in the parking lot, suffering from a fatal gunshot wound to the upper torso, police said.
A similar crime was reported around 3:23 a.m. at the 7-Eleven in the 300 block of 17th Street in Santa Ana, police said. A man was found dead in the parking lot with a fatal gunshot wound to the upper torso.
Officials confirm that this suspect is also wanted in connection with the incidents at the La Habra and Brea 7-Eleven locations.
Officials told FOX 11 the suspect connected to all three incidents visited the Santa Ana location the day before and was not allowed inside.
7-Eleven shooting at La Habra
Shooting at 7-Eleven in La Habra
At least two people were taken to hospital. FOX 11’s Gigi Grassiet reports live in La Habra.
Meanwhile, in La Habra, police were investigating a similar armed robbery after two people were shot outside a 7-Eleven near Cypress Street and Whittier Boulevard around 4:55 a.m.
In that incident, an employee and a man sitting in his car outside the store were shot; both were taken to a hospital and are expected to survive, officials said. Police told FOX 11 a cash register was apparently found on the floor of the convenience store.
The two victims were identified as a longtime, well-liked 7-Eleven employee as well as a customer. Both are expected to survive, police said.
Authorities are providing an update on the spate of 7-Eleven shootings
A series of armed robberies at several 7-Eleven locations across Southern California early Monday morning left at least two people dead — and police are investigating whether at least two of the crimes are possibly connected.
Authorities said the preliminary investigation indicates that this suspect is the same one wanted in connection with incidents at 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 Chief at 562-383-4300.
7-Eleven shooting on Riverside
1 shot after robbery at 7-Eleven in Riverside
The suspect fled the scene before officers arrived.
Just before 2 a.m., an armed robbery was reported at the 7-Eleven on La Sierra Avenue in Riverside.
A customer was shot in the head at the convenience store and remains in critical condition, according to police. There was no indication 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.
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