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.
HOUSTON – A large law enforcement response was launched Monday afternoon following reports of an active shooter near the Harris County criminal justice complex in Downtown Houston.
According to authorities, the incident began shortly after 12:30 p.m. near 1115 Congress Street, in the vicinity of the Harris County Family Law Center.
Witnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots — with some accounts estimating as many as 30 rounds fired in rapid succession.
More than 40 officers from the Houston Police Department, including members of HPD Special Operations, converged on the scene.
Officials confirmed that a Harris County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) deputy was shot in the shoulder during the exchange.
The deputy was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment and is reported to be in stable condition.
The suspect, who exchanged gunfire with officers, was also struck multiple times.
Authorities confirmed that the individual was taken into custody at the scene and is currently receiving medical care.
The identity and motive of the suspect have not yet been disclosed.
It remains unclear whether the shooting took place inside or outside the courthouse building.
A witness employed with the juvenile probation department told that they heard at least eight shots ring out near the courthouse.
Another witness, present at the courthouse for jury duty, said they were instructed to “get down on the floor and cover their heads” during the lockdown.
The area surrounding the courthouse was immediately cordoned off by law enforcement, and the public is being urged to avoid the area as the investigation continues.
Multiple agencies are working jointly to secure the scene and gather evidence.
Further updates are expected as officials release more information regarding the suspect’s condition, possible charges, and the circumstances leading up to the shooting.