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.
BELLEVUE, NE – A 23-year-old man has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder following a fatal shooting late Thursday night at a Bellevue apartment complex, authorities confirmed.
According to the Bellevue Police Department (BPD), officers responded to reports of a shooting at approximately 10:30 p.m. at an apartment complex near 13th Street and Galvin Road, just west of Bellevue East High School.
Upon arrival, officers discovered 21-year-old George Negrete suffering from a gunshot wound.
Officers immediately administered lifesaving measures before Negrete was transported to a nearby hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
Investigators determined that the shooting stemmed from a physical altercation between Negrete and the suspect, identified as 23-year-old Christian Lara.
During the confrontation, authorities say Lara allegedly assaulted a 20-year-old woman before shooting Negrete in the leg.
Lara sustained injuries during the altercation and was treated before being taken into custody.
He has been formally charged with second-degree murder, second-degree assault, use of a weapon to commit a felony, and terroristic threats.
The female victim sustained minor injuries but declined medical treatment at the scene.
The investigation remains active as authorities continue gathering evidence and conducting interviews.
Anyone with additional information is urged to contact the Bellevue Police Department.