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Whittier Remembers: Free food and solidarity after Pretti shooting
local2 months ago

Whittier Remembers: Free food and solidarity after Pretti shooting

After Alex Pretti was killed by federal agents on Nicollet Avenue, the Whittier/“Eat Street” block in Minneapolis became a living memorial and community aid hub: residents and immigrant-owned businesses provide free food and handwarmers, volunteers offer medical help, and vigils, performances, and acts of solidarity unfold daily as authorities deploy teargas and arrests, transforming the neighborhood’s daily life into collective mourning and mutual support.

via The Guardian|
#alex-pretti#federal-agents#immigration
Whittier in Minneapolis shaken by reports of shooting involving federal agents
local2 months ago

Whittier in Minneapolis shaken by reports of shooting involving federal agents

Minneapolis authorities confirmed reports of a shooting involving federal law enforcement in the Whittier neighborhood near 26th Street West and Nicollet Avenue. As hundreds protested, police deployed teargas; Governor Walz and Senator Smith publicly criticized the operation and urged ICE to leave Minnesota, while the city said it was aware of the incident.

via kare11.com|
#federal-agents#ice#local
"Men Posing as Utility Workers Caught on Camera in Whittier Home Invasion Attempt"
crime1 year ago

"Men Posing as Utility Workers Caught on Camera in Whittier Home Invasion Attempt"

Residents in Whittier are on high alert after three men posing as gas company workers attempted a home invasion. The suspects, who wore face masks and one of whom brandished a gun, were caught on surveillance video but failed to enter the home. The incident has left the normally quiet neighborhood shaken, and authorities are seeking information to apprehend the suspects.

via KABC-TV|
#crime#gas-company-impersonation#home-invasion
"Fake Utility Workers Caught on Camera in Whittier Home Invasion Attempt"
crime1 year ago

"Fake Utility Workers Caught on Camera in Whittier Home Invasion Attempt"

A group of men pretending to be gas company workers attempted a home invasion in Whittier, California. The suspects, who wore facemasks and hoodies, were caught on surveillance video. The homeowners, sensing something was wrong, denied them entry and later saw the men approaching with handguns. The family quickly locked themselves inside and called the police. The suspects fled and remain at large, leaving the community on high alert. Authorities urge residents to be cautious and report suspicious activity.

via KTLA Los Angeles|
#crime#gas-company-impersonation#home-invasion
Arrest made in fatal stabbing of elderly man in Whittier home invasion
crime2 years ago

Arrest made in fatal stabbing of elderly man in Whittier home invasion

An arrest has been made in connection with the stabbing death of an 84-year-old man in Whittier, Los Angeles. The suspect allegedly attacked another elderly man before entering the victim's home, killing him, and stealing his truck. The assailant was apprehended for burglary and murder after tips from the public, other law enforcement agencies, and surveillance footage helped identify him. The suspect's name is being withheld pending further investigation.

via KTLA Los Angeles|
#arrest#crime#elderly-man
Arrest made in murder and kidnapping of Andrea Vazquez at Whittier park
crime2 years ago

Arrest made in murder and kidnapping of Andrea Vazquez at Whittier park

Gabriel Esparza, the alleged gunman in the murder, kidnapping, and attempted rape of 19-year-old Andrea Vazquez in Whittier, California, has pleaded not guilty to multiple charges, including murder, kidnapping, and attempted rape. Esparza, the son of a Los Angeles County fire captain, was arrested at his workplace and is being held without bail. Vazquez was kidnapped during a shooting at a park and later found dead. The attack is believed to be random, and a weapon believed to have been used in the crime has been recovered. A memorial vigil was held in Vazquez's honor, and a GoFundMe account has been created to support her family.

via KABC-TV|
#attempted-rape#crime#kidnapping
Desperate Search for Kidnapped Woman After Park Shooting
crime2 years ago

Desperate Search for Kidnapped Woman After Park Shooting

A 19-year-old girl named Andrea Vazquez was allegedly kidnapped during a shooting at Penn Park in Whittier, California. According to her sister, Andrea's boyfriend witnessed an armed man shooting at them, and when he returned after fleeing, Andrea was gone. The family tracked her location briefly using Find My iPhone, which led them to Moreno Valley. Police are actively investigating the case and are urging anyone with information to come forward. Andrea is described as a 5-foot-3 Hispanic woman with brownish, red hair, and brown eyes, last seen wearing a black crop top, khaki pants, and black Converse sneakers.

via KABC-TV|
#crime#kidnapping#missing-person