Crime
1 dead, 2 others injured in shooting at Silver Dollar Saloon in El Monte
No information regarding a potential suspect has been released by authorities.
El Monte, California – A tragic shooting incident at a local sports bar in El Monte resulted in one fatality and two injuries early Saturday morning.
The incident occurred shortly after midnight at the Silver Dollar Saloon on Lower Azusa Road.
El Monte Police officers responded to reports of gunfire and were directed inside the bar by patrons upon arrival.
Inside, officers discovered a Hispanic male victim suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
A second victim, a Hispanic woman who had also been shot, was transported to a local hospital and is listed in stable condition.
Witnesses reported seeing a third person, a woman who may have also been shot, flee the scene.
Law enforcement officials are currently searching for this third victim.
The circumstances leading up to the shooting remain under investigation.
No information regarding a potential suspect has been released by authorities.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling 800-222-8477 or online at lacrimestoppers.org.
SAN ANTONIO, TX — Two San Antonio police officers were shot during an incident on the city’s West Side Wednesday morning, according to Police Chief William McManus. The suspected gunman is also reported to be down.
The shooting occurred shortly after 8:30 a.m. in the 6800 block of U.S. Highway 90 westbound, near Military Drive, in the parking area of the Travelodge Motel.
Multiple emergency medical units were dispatched to the scene following reports of officers injured by gunfire.
When officers responded to the location, an exchange of gunfire ensued, resulting in both officers being struck.
The suspect was also shot during the confrontation.
The conditions of the officers have not yet been released, and it remains unclear how severe their injuries are.
The access road along U.S. Highway 90 westbound has been closed as police secure the area and conduct a full investigation.
A large law enforcement presence, including tactical and crime scene units, remains on site.
Chief McManus confirmed that additional details will be provided during a scheduled press briefing later today, as investigators work to determine the events leading up to the shooting and whether any additional suspects were involved.
Residents are urged to avoid the area as the investigation remains active.