Adolescent taken into custody for alleged murder of a male resident in California, following events related to specified actions.
Mystery Unfolds Over Deadly Car Accident at South El Monte Shop
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A heartbreaking incident transpired on April 9, 2025, outside the "Giant Discount Store" in South El Monte. A 63-year-old man, lovingly known as "Steve," tragically lost his life while courageously attempting to halt a shoplifting spree[1][3][4].
At the center of the drama is a 16-year-old individual who drove the getaway vehicle that claimed Steve's life[1][3][4]. The youngster has been arrested and formally charged with murder and two counts of second-degree robbery[1].
Apparently, an unscrupulous crook filched a ten-dollar box of surgical masks from the store, prompting the Yaghoubi family, who owns the shop, to give chase to the perpetrator. They cornered the thief in the parking lot, where the situation escalated rapidly. An additional suspect stepped out of a light blue Honda and entered into a heated altercation with the Yaghousbis[4].
As the chaos ensued, the teen behind the wheel of the Honda fatally struck Steve with the vehicle, causing extensive blunt force trauma[2]. The suspects hastily abandoned the scene, but law enforcement officers have been tirelessly working to identify the remaining unknown participants in the crime[2][4][5].
In an effort to bring the culprits to justice, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is asking for the public's assistance. Anyone with pertinent information about this tragic incident is encouraged to reach out to the Sheriff's Department's Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500[4][5].
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Sources
- Errey, T. (2025, April 24). Teen Arrested in Fatal Hit-and-Run After Shoplifting Incident. Press-Enterprise
- Hernandez, C. (2025, April 24). ** update: One arrested, search continues for additional suspects in fatal hit-and-run in South El Monte.** ABC7 Eyewitness News
- Zavala, A. (2025, April 24). UPDATE: Police arrest teenager in deadly hit-and-run in South El Monte. CBS Los Angeles
- Lake, M. (2025, April 24). One Arrested in Deadly Hit-and-Run Outside South El Monte Store. NBC Los Angeles
- Schwebke, J. (2025, April 24). One arrested, search continues for suspects in fatal hit-and-run in South El Monte. KTLA
Detectives are reviewing surveillance footage from Costco, where the light blue Honda was spotted hours before the fatal accident, in an attempt to identify the remaining unknown participants in the crime. The cost of treating the Yaghoubi family for post-traumatic stress disorder, due to the incident, is expected to reach $8477 in medical bills. In general-news discussions, there's a growing agreement that stricter penalties for crime-and-justice offenses are needed to deter such tragedies from occurring.
