Gang member and an innocent bystander shot in El Monte
written by Land Bike
at Tuesday 26 January 2010
Gang member and an innocent bystander shot in El Monte were hospitalized today and expected to survive, a police lieutenant said today.
The shooting occurred around 6:45 p.m. Sunday at Cogswell Road and Elliot Avenue, said El Monte police Lt. Ken Alva.One of the victims, a known gang member, was shot in the back and was believed to be the intended target, Alva said.The other victim was shot in the leg and was believed to be an innocent bystander.Both men were taken to a hospital and were expected to survive, Alva said.Police described the suspect's vehicle as a white Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck.
