Crime
Amber Alert issued for 9-month-old Jaydan Avalos, abducted by suspect David Avalos in Huntington Park
The suspect is believed to be armed and dangerous.
UPDATE: Both located.
A California Amber Alert has been issued for 9-month-old Jaydan Avalos, who was allegedly abducted from Huntington Park near Los Angeles.
Anyone with information is urged to call 911 immediately.
The incident occurred just after 4 AM on Wednesday in Huntington Park. Specific details about the circumstances of the abduction have not been released.
The suspect, identified as David Avalos, is described as an 18-year-old Hispanic male with brown hair and brown eyes, standing 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighing 230 pounds.
The suspect is believed to be armed and dangerous. He is believed to have taken the child in a red 2017 Lexus IS 200T with California license plate number 9DDZ693.
Anyone who sees Jaydan, David, or the suspect vehicle is urged to call 911 immediately or contact the Huntington Park Police Department for any other information that could aid in the investigation.
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Des Moines Police Department is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Thursday afternoon on the city’s north side following a reported stabbing.
Officers were dispatched shortly before 4 p.m. to the 1900 block of Carpenter Avenue after receiving a report that a security officer had been stabbed at 1914 Carpenter Ave., according to a department news release.
The address is home to the Polk County Life Services Center and Broadlawns Behavioral Health Urgent Care.
Upon arrival, officers encountered an individual believed to be responsible for the stabbing.
During that encounter, at least one officer discharged their firearm, striking the suspect.
Authorities have not yet released specific details regarding what led to the use of force.
Emergency medical personnel responded to the scene and transported both the injured security officer and the suspect to local hospitals.
Police stated that both individuals are currently listed in critical condition.
It remains unclear whether any officers were injured during the incident.
Officials emphasized that the information released thus far is preliminary and subject to change as the investigation progresses.
The area surrounding Carpenter Avenue is expected to have an increased police presence while investigators process the scene and gather evidence.
The investigation remains active and ongoing.