Crime & Safety
Monday's Shooting Likely Gang-Related, According to Detectives
A non-fatal shooting that happened on Mariposa Street on Monday was likely the result of gang-on-gang violence, according to the Sheriff's Department.
A shooting that took place on Monday afternoon near the intersection of Mariposa Street and McNally Avenue was likely gang-related, according to Lt. Michael White of the Altadena Sheriff's Station.
The shooting, reported yesterday on the Pasadena Star-News and Altadenablog, was a drive-by shooting that left a male victim with two bullet wounds in the torso, according to White.
The victim, who detectives believe is a gang member, has not been sharing information with investigators, White said. Detectives believe that a rival gang likely targeted the victim.
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White said he does not know if the crime was a retaliation for any past specific shooting. There was a that detectives believe were done by rival gang members.
The victim of Monday's shooting is still in the hospital as of Tuesday morning, White said.
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