Crime
Watch: Explosive device located and detonated outside courthouse in Torrance, California
An explosive device was found and safely detonated outside a courthouse in Torrance, California, prompting an investigation by the FBI and local authorities.
Law enforcement officials responded to reports of a suspicious item near the Torrance Courthouse on Tuesday morning, and the area was quickly secured.
A bomb squad was called in, and after evaluating the device, they conducted a controlled detonation to ensure public safety.
According to officials, no injuries or structural damage occurred, but nearby streets were closed temporarily as a precaution.
The FBI has taken over the investigation to determine the origin of the device and any potential motive.
Authorities have requested that anyone with information regarding the incident contact the FBI’s Los Angeles field office.
Indio, CA – A 26-year-old man, identified as Lorenzo Segoviano, was shot and killed outside the Food 4 Less store in Indio on Saturday evening, according to the Indio Police Department.
Authorities responded to reports of a shooting around 5:40 p.m. at the shopping center.
Upon arrival, first responders located Segoviano suffering from a gunshot wound.
Despite immediate life-saving efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Preliminary investigations revealed that an altercation occurred inside the store between Segoviano and the suspect.
The situation escalated from a verbal dispute to a physical confrontation outside the store.
During the altercation, the suspect allegedly produced a firearm, prompting Segoviano to attempt to flee.
As Segoviano was running away, the suspect fired multiple shots, striking him.
Segoviano collapsed shortly after and succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
Witnesses reported seeing the suspect fleeing southeast from the location.
Indio police officers quickly responded and detained a 19-year-old male suspect within the shopping center vicinity.
He was subsequently booked into the John Benoit Detention Center on charges of murder.
The suspect is scheduled for arraignment on Wednesday and is currently held at the Southwest Detention Center in Murrieta on $1 million bail.
The investigation remains active. Authorities are urging anyone with information related to the incident to contact the Indio Police Department at (760) 391-4057.
Anonymous tips can also be submitted through local crime stoppers channels.