Shooter of Car That Hit Crowd Outside Club, Injuring 37, Arrested
N Vermont Ave & Santa Monica Blvd
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- Anyone with information on the shooter is asked to call the LAPD Rampart station.
Timeline
The suspected shooter of the driver, 28-year-old Efrain Villalobos, was arrested at around 1:15 p.m. in Redondo Beach on Sunday, August 3, according to a news report from ABC7.
Villalobos allegedly walked up to the crowd, attacking Ramirez from across the street, and shot him in the lower back. He left the area before the police arrived.
The gunman wanted for shooting Fernando Ramirez, 29, the accused driver, has been identified by police as Efrain Villalobos, 28.
Also according to NBC News, at least 37 people were injured in this deliberate crash.
Police now describe the shooter as a Latino man, 5'6"-5'7", 150-170 lbs, last seen wearing a blue Dodgers jacket, a light blue jersey with the number "5," and blue jeans, according to NBC News. He has gauges in both ears and a goatee as well. Photos of the suspect have been released.
People reportedly pulled the driver out of the vehicle and began to punch and kick him after the crash, according to reports.
Police are investigating the shooting as a separate incident. No arrests have been made. The suspect, described as a bald Hispanic man, is about 5’9”, 180 pounds, and was last seen wearing a blue jersey. He was believed to be carrying a silver revolver. Anyone with information is asked to call the [LAPD Rampart station.](tel:213-484-3424)
The driver had reportedly been removed from the club for being disruptive and was turned away after trying to reenter. The man left, got into his car, and drove to Vermont and Santa Monica, before making a U-turn, jumping the curb, and striking a taco stand and valet podium before plowing into the crowd.
Updated reports say the driver was shot after hitting the crowd and has been taken to the hospital. At least seven people are in critical condition.
An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the vehicle driving into the crowd.
The majority of victims have been transported to the hospital, and at least 120 firefighters are on the scene. As many as five people are critically injured, with up to 10 others in serious condition.
Updated reports confirm that at least 31 people have been injured after a vehicle struck a taco cart and a crowd in East Hollywood.
The shooting suspect was last seen heading westbound. He's described as a 5'9" Hispanic man, 180 lbs, with wide earlobes, wearing a blue jersey with the number 5 on it.
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Police confirm a vehicle collision involving approximately 20 people, with emergency services treating injuries and investigating potential shooting victims.
Emergency services report 8 to 10 delayed injuries and approximately 15 minor injuries. Four critically wounded victims have been transported to the hospital.
Radio clips available.
Radio clips available.
Emergency services are conducting triage and treatment for approximately 15 injured individuals, with additional paramedics and engine companies on scene. A firefighter advised there are no extrication issues at the scene.
Radio clips available.
Police on scene report at least fifteen people are injured.
Emergency services are responding to approximately 15 injured individuals, with additional paramedics and engine companies en route.
Police are coordinating traffic control on scene where multiple people are injured.
Police are managing traffic and requesting additional units to control a large crowd following the reported shots fired incident.
Police have received a 911 report of shots fired during a fight involving 15 people.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at N Vermont Ave & Santa Monica Blvd.
The suspected shooter of the driver, 28-year-old Efrain Villalobos, was arrested at around 1:15 p.m. in Redondo Beach on Sunday, August 3, according to a news report from ABC7.
Villalobos allegedly walked up to the crowd, attacking Ramirez from across the street, and shot him in the lower back. He left the area before the police arrived.
The gunman wanted for shooting Fernando Ramirez, 29, the accused driver, has been identified by police as Efrain Villalobos, 28.
Also according to NBC News, at least 37 people were injured in this deliberate crash.
Police now describe the shooter as a Latino man, 5'6"-5'7", 150-170 lbs, last seen wearing a blue Dodgers jacket, a light blue jersey with the number "5," and blue jeans, according to NBC News. He has gauges in both ears and a goatee as well. Photos of the suspect have been released.
People reportedly pulled the driver out of the vehicle and began to punch and kick him after the crash, according to reports.
Police are investigating the shooting as a separate incident. No arrests have been made. The suspect, described as a bald Hispanic man, is about 5’9”, 180 pounds, and was last seen wearing a blue jersey. He was believed to be carrying a silver revolver. Anyone with information is asked to call the [LAPD Rampart station.](tel:213-484-3424)
The driver had reportedly been removed from the club for being disruptive and was turned away after trying to reenter. The man left, got into his car, and drove to Vermont and Santa Monica, before making a U-turn, jumping the curb, and striking a taco stand and valet podium before plowing into the crowd.
Updated reports say the driver was shot after hitting the crowd and has been taken to the hospital. At least seven people are in critical condition.
An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the vehicle driving into the crowd.
The majority of victims have been transported to the hospital, and at least 120 firefighters are on the scene. As many as five people are critically injured, with up to 10 others in serious condition.
Updated reports confirm that at least 31 people have been injured after a vehicle struck a taco cart and a crowd in East Hollywood.
The shooting suspect was last seen heading westbound. He's described as a 5'9" Hispanic man, 180 lbs, with wide earlobes, wearing a blue jersey with the number 5 on it.
Radio clips available.
Police confirm a vehicle collision involving approximately 20 people, with emergency services treating injuries and investigating potential shooting victims.
Emergency services report 8 to 10 delayed injuries and approximately 15 minor injuries. Four critically wounded victims have been transported to the hospital.
Radio clips available.
Radio clips available.
Emergency services are conducting triage and treatment for approximately 15 injured individuals, with additional paramedics and engine companies on scene. A firefighter advised there are no extrication issues at the scene.
Radio clips available.
Police on scene report at least fifteen people are injured.
Emergency services are responding to approximately 15 injured individuals, with additional paramedics and engine companies en route.
Police are coordinating traffic control on scene where multiple people are injured.
Police are managing traffic and requesting additional units to control a large crowd following the reported shots fired incident.
Police have received a 911 report of shots fired during a fight involving 15 people.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at N Vermont Ave & Santa Monica Blvd.
The suspected shooter of the driver, 28-year-old Efrain Villalobos, was arrested at around 1:15 p.m. in Redondo Beach on Sunday, August 3, according to a news report from ABC7.
Villalobos allegedly walked up to the crowd, attacking Ramirez from across the street, and shot him in the lower back. He left the area before the police arrived.
The gunman wanted for shooting Fernando Ramirez, 29, the accused driver, has been identified by police as Efrain Villalobos, 28.
Also according to NBC News, at least 37 people were injured in this deliberate crash.
Police now describe the shooter as a Latino man, 5'6"-5'7", 150-170 lbs, last seen wearing a blue Dodgers jacket, a light blue jersey with the number "5," and blue jeans, according to NBC News. He has gauges in both ears and a goatee as well. Photos of the suspect have been released.
People reportedly pulled the driver out of the vehicle and began to punch and kick him after the crash, according to reports.
Police are investigating the shooting as a separate incident. No arrests have been made. The suspect, described as a bald Hispanic man, is about 5’9”, 180 pounds, and was last seen wearing a blue jersey. He was believed to be carrying a silver revolver. Anyone with information is asked to call the [LAPD Rampart station.](tel:213-484-3424)
The driver had reportedly been removed from the club for being disruptive and was turned away after trying to reenter. The man left, got into his car, and drove to Vermont and Santa Monica, before making a U-turn, jumping the curb, and striking a taco stand and valet podium before plowing into the crowd.
Updated reports say the driver was shot after hitting the crowd and has been taken to the hospital. At least seven people are in critical condition.
An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the vehicle driving into the crowd.
The majority of victims have been transported to the hospital, and at least 120 firefighters are on the scene. As many as five people are critically injured, with up to 10 others in serious condition.
Updated reports confirm that at least 31 people have been injured after a vehicle struck a taco cart and a crowd in East Hollywood.
The shooting suspect was last seen heading westbound. He's described as a 5'9" Hispanic man, 180 lbs, with wide earlobes, wearing a blue jersey with the number 5 on it.
Radio clips available.
Police confirm a vehicle collision involving approximately 20 people, with emergency services treating injuries and investigating potential shooting victims.
Emergency services report 8 to 10 delayed injuries and approximately 15 minor injuries. Four critically wounded victims have been transported to the hospital.
Radio clips available.
Radio clips available.
Emergency services are conducting triage and treatment for approximately 15 injured individuals, with additional paramedics and engine companies on scene. A firefighter advised there are no extrication issues at the scene.
Radio clips available.
Police on scene report at least fifteen people are injured.
Emergency services are responding to approximately 15 injured individuals, with additional paramedics and engine companies en route.
Police are coordinating traffic control on scene where multiple people are injured.
Police are managing traffic and requesting additional units to control a large crowd following the reported shots fired incident.
Police have received a 911 report of shots fired during a fight involving 15 people.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at N Vermont Ave & Santa Monica Blvd.
The suspected shooter of the driver, 28-year-old Efrain Villalobos, was arrested at around 1:15 p.m. in Redondo Beach on Sunday, August 3, according to a news report from ABC7.
Villalobos allegedly walked up to the crowd, attacking Ramirez from across the street, and shot him in the lower back. He left the area before the police arrived.
The gunman wanted for shooting Fernando Ramirez, 29, the accused driver, has been identified by police as Efrain Villalobos, 28.
Also according to NBC News, at least 37 people were injured in this deliberate crash.
Police now describe the shooter as a Latino man, 5'6"-5'7", 150-170 lbs, last seen wearing a blue Dodgers jacket, a light blue jersey with the number "5," and blue jeans, according to NBC News. He has gauges in both ears and a goatee as well. Photos of the suspect have been released.
People reportedly pulled the driver out of the vehicle and began to punch and kick him after the crash, according to reports.
Police are investigating the shooting as a separate incident. No arrests have been made. The suspect, described as a bald Hispanic man, is about 5’9”, 180 pounds, and was last seen wearing a blue jersey. He was believed to be carrying a silver revolver. Anyone with information is asked to call the [LAPD Rampart station.](tel:213-484-3424)
The driver had reportedly been removed from the club for being disruptive and was turned away after trying to reenter. The man left, got into his car, and drove to Vermont and Santa Monica, before making a U-turn, jumping the curb, and striking a taco stand and valet podium before plowing into the crowd.
Updated reports say the driver was shot after hitting the crowd and has been taken to the hospital. At least seven people are in critical condition.
An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the vehicle driving into the crowd.
The majority of victims have been transported to the hospital, and at least 120 firefighters are on the scene. As many as five people are critically injured, with up to 10 others in serious condition.
Updated reports confirm that at least 31 people have been injured after a vehicle struck a taco cart and a crowd in East Hollywood.
The shooting suspect was last seen heading westbound. He's described as a 5'9" Hispanic man, 180 lbs, with wide earlobes, wearing a blue jersey with the number 5 on it.
Radio clips available.
Police confirm a vehicle collision involving approximately 20 people, with emergency services treating injuries and investigating potential shooting victims.
Emergency services report 8 to 10 delayed injuries and approximately 15 minor injuries. Four critically wounded victims have been transported to the hospital.
Radio clips available.
Radio clips available.
Emergency services are conducting triage and treatment for approximately 15 injured individuals, with additional paramedics and engine companies on scene. A firefighter advised there are no extrication issues at the scene.
Radio clips available.
Police on scene report at least fifteen people are injured.
Emergency services are responding to approximately 15 injured individuals, with additional paramedics and engine companies en route.
Police are coordinating traffic control on scene where multiple people are injured.
Police are managing traffic and requesting additional units to control a large crowd following the reported shots fired incident.
Police have received a 911 report of shots fired during a fight involving 15 people.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at N Vermont Ave & Santa Monica Blvd.
The suspected shooter of the driver, 28-year-old Efrain Villalobos, was arrested at around 1:15 p.m. in Redondo Beach on Sunday, August 3, according to a news report from ABC7.
Villalobos allegedly walked up to the crowd, attacking Ramirez from across the street, and shot him in the lower back. He left the area before the police arrived.
The gunman wanted for shooting Fernando Ramirez, 29, the accused driver, has been identified by police as Efrain Villalobos, 28.
Also according to NBC News, at least 37 people were injured in this deliberate crash.
Police now describe the shooter as a Latino man, 5'6"-5'7", 150-170 lbs, last seen wearing a blue Dodgers jacket, a light blue jersey with the number "5," and blue jeans, according to NBC News. He has gauges in both ears and a goatee as well. Photos of the suspect have been released.
People reportedly pulled the driver out of the vehicle and began to punch and kick him after the crash, according to reports.
Police are investigating the shooting as a separate incident. No arrests have been made. The suspect, described as a bald Hispanic man, is about 5’9”, 180 pounds, and was last seen wearing a blue jersey. He was believed to be carrying a silver revolver. Anyone with information is asked to call the [LAPD Rampart station.](tel:213-484-3424)
The driver had reportedly been removed from the club for being disruptive and was turned away after trying to reenter. The man left, got into his car, and drove to Vermont and Santa Monica, before making a U-turn, jumping the curb, and striking a taco stand and valet podium before plowing into the crowd.
Updated reports say the driver was shot after hitting the crowd and has been taken to the hospital. At least seven people are in critical condition.
An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the vehicle driving into the crowd.
The majority of victims have been transported to the hospital, and at least 120 firefighters are on the scene. As many as five people are critically injured, with up to 10 others in serious condition.
Updated reports confirm that at least 31 people have been injured after a vehicle struck a taco cart and a crowd in East Hollywood.
The shooting suspect was last seen heading westbound. He's described as a 5'9" Hispanic man, 180 lbs, with wide earlobes, wearing a blue jersey with the number 5 on it.
Radio clips available.
Police confirm a vehicle collision involving approximately 20 people, with emergency services treating injuries and investigating potential shooting victims.
Emergency services report 8 to 10 delayed injuries and approximately 15 minor injuries. Four critically wounded victims have been transported to the hospital.
Radio clips available.
Radio clips available.
Emergency services are conducting triage and treatment for approximately 15 injured individuals, with additional paramedics and engine companies on scene. A firefighter advised there are no extrication issues at the scene.
Radio clips available.
Police on scene report at least fifteen people are injured.
Emergency services are responding to approximately 15 injured individuals, with additional paramedics and engine companies en route.
Police are coordinating traffic control on scene where multiple people are injured.
Police are managing traffic and requesting additional units to control a large crowd following the reported shots fired incident.
Police have received a 911 report of shots fired during a fight involving 15 people.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at N Vermont Ave & Santa Monica Blvd.
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Shooter shot the idiot that rammed a crowd of people on purpose, and hit his target and nothing else. I see no problem here.
@saki302 are you sure it was on purpose?
genuinely some of these comments are frightening, no one cares about the loss of life anymore you all see it every day all day. WHO CARES WHO THE DRIVER VOTED FOR. you’re all brain dead lost causes with no empathy.
@SafeCitizenSaves huh….?
Sounds like the people who gave the driver an ass whooping and the person who shot the driver were all doing the right thing imo
How large do your earlobes have to be to have the initial description of you include "with wide earlobes" 😂
@SFgirlieeeeee Mickie Mouse is being investigated as a suspect in this case
Shooter shot the idiot that rammed a crowd of people on purpose, and hit his target and nothing else. I see no problem here.
@saki302 are you sure it was on purpose?
genuinely some of these comments are frightening, no one cares about the loss of life anymore you all see it every day all day. WHO CARES WHO THE DRIVER VOTED FOR. you’re all brain dead lost causes with no empathy.
@SafeCitizenSaves huh….?
Sounds like the people who gave the driver an ass whooping and the person who shot the driver were all doing the right thing imo
How large do your earlobes have to be to have the initial description of you include "with wide earlobes" 😂
@SFgirlieeeeee Mickie Mouse is being investigated as a suspect in this case
Shooter shot the idiot that rammed a crowd of people on purpose, and hit his target and nothing else. I see no problem here.
@saki302 are you sure it was on purpose?
genuinely some of these comments are frightening, no one cares about the loss of life anymore you all see it every day all day. WHO CARES WHO THE DRIVER VOTED FOR. you’re all brain dead lost causes with no empathy.
@SafeCitizenSaves huh….?
Sounds like the people who gave the driver an ass whooping and the person who shot the driver were all doing the right thing imo
How large do your earlobes have to be to have the initial description of you include "with wide earlobes" 😂
@SFgirlieeeeee Mickie Mouse is being investigated as a suspect in this case
Shooter shot the idiot that rammed a crowd of people on purpose, and hit his target and nothing else. I see no problem here.
@saki302 are you sure it was on purpose?
genuinely some of these comments are frightening, no one cares about the loss of life anymore you all see it every day all day. WHO CARES WHO THE DRIVER VOTED FOR. you’re all brain dead lost causes with no empathy.
@SafeCitizenSaves huh….?
Sounds like the people who gave the driver an ass whooping and the person who shot the driver were all doing the right thing imo
How large do your earlobes have to be to have the initial description of you include "with wide earlobes" 😂
@SFgirlieeeeee Mickie Mouse is being investigated as a suspect in this case
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Shooter shot the idiot that rammed a crowd of people on purpose, and hit his target and nothing else. I see no problem here.
@saki302 are you sure it was on purpose?
genuinely some of these comments are frightening, no one cares about the loss of life anymore you all see it every day all day. WHO CARES WHO THE DRIVER VOTED FOR. you’re all brain dead lost causes with no empathy.
@SafeCitizenSaves huh….?
Sounds like the people who gave the driver an ass whooping and the person who shot the driver were all doing the right thing imo
How large do your earlobes have to be to have the initial description of you include "with wide earlobes" 😂
@SFgirlieeeeee Mickie Mouse is being investigated as a suspect in this case