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Shooter of Car That Hit Crowd Outside Club, Injuring 37, Arrested

N Vermont Ave & Santa Monica Blvd

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at N Vermont Ave & Santa Monica Blvd.

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Radio Clips

LA 20 Olympic Area · Jul 19, 3:01AM · 0:18
All units in ADW, shooting occurred approximately 45 minutes ago from Vermont and Santa Monica. Suspect was last seen going westbound Vermont or on the MTA line. Suspect's a male, Hispanic, 5'9", 980 pounds, blue jersey with the number 5 on it, white earlobes and blue jeans. Possible weapon use is a silver revolver. Information incident 446.
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LA 2 Rampart Area · Jul 19, 2:23AM · 0:13
Rampart units, on the shooting at Vermont and Santa Monica, I have a, one of your victims at Children's Hospital at 4550 Sunset. Stand by on the incident.
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LAPD Central Bureau Tac 1 · Jul 19, 2:23AM · 0:30
people shot. Roger, ma'am. So, just so you got a picture, all related to this TC, basically we had a motorist in that Nissan collide with maybe 20 people. So, we have 20 injured being treated by FD right now. We're trying to sort through if some of these are shooting victims, but we do have plenty of resources here canvassing for shooting victims as well in relation to this TC. And I did see
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Comments30

saki302Jul 19 at 10:38 AM

Shooter shot the idiot that rammed a crowd of people on purpose, and hit his target and nothing else. I see no problem here.

Deport_IllegalsJul 19 at 8:50 PM

@saki302 are you sure it was on purpose?

calgaryUser1779752026Jul 19 at 6:22 AM

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.

Citzen147Jul 19 at 8:37 PM

@SafeCitizenSaves huh….?

LosAngelesUser129407004Jul 19 at 9:08 AM

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

SFgirlieeeeeeJul 19 at 9:24 AM

How large do your earlobes have to be to have the initial description of you include "with wide earlobes" 😂

DJ_LA_PRODIGYJul 19 at 1:10 PM

@SFgirlieeeeee Mickie Mouse is being investigated as a suspect in this case

saki302Jul 19 at 10:38 AM

Shooter shot the idiot that rammed a crowd of people on purpose, and hit his target and nothing else. I see no problem here.

Deport_IllegalsJul 19 at 8:50 PM

@saki302 are you sure it was on purpose?

calgaryUser1779752026Jul 19 at 6:22 AM

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.

Citzen147Jul 19 at 8:37 PM

@SafeCitizenSaves huh….?

LosAngelesUser129407004Jul 19 at 9:08 AM

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

SFgirlieeeeeeJul 19 at 9:24 AM

How large do your earlobes have to be to have the initial description of you include "with wide earlobes" 😂

DJ_LA_PRODIGYJul 19 at 1:10 PM

@SFgirlieeeeee Mickie Mouse is being investigated as a suspect in this case

saki302Jul 19 at 10:38 AM

Shooter shot the idiot that rammed a crowd of people on purpose, and hit his target and nothing else. I see no problem here.

Deport_IllegalsJul 19 at 8:50 PM

@saki302 are you sure it was on purpose?

calgaryUser1779752026Jul 19 at 6:22 AM

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.

Citzen147Jul 19 at 8:37 PM

@SafeCitizenSaves huh….?

LosAngelesUser129407004Jul 19 at 9:08 AM

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

SFgirlieeeeeeJul 19 at 9:24 AM

How large do your earlobes have to be to have the initial description of you include "with wide earlobes" 😂

DJ_LA_PRODIGYJul 19 at 1:10 PM

@SFgirlieeeeee Mickie Mouse is being investigated as a suspect in this case

saki302Jul 19 at 10:38 AM

Shooter shot the idiot that rammed a crowd of people on purpose, and hit his target and nothing else. I see no problem here.

Deport_IllegalsJul 19 at 8:50 PM

@saki302 are you sure it was on purpose?

calgaryUser1779752026Jul 19 at 6:22 AM

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.

Citzen147Jul 19 at 8:37 PM

@SafeCitizenSaves huh….?

LosAngelesUser129407004Jul 19 at 9:08 AM

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

SFgirlieeeeeeJul 19 at 9:24 AM

How large do your earlobes have to be to have the initial description of you include "with wide earlobes" 😂

DJ_LA_PRODIGYJul 19 at 1:10 PM

@SFgirlieeeeee Mickie Mouse is being investigated as a suspect in this case

saki302Jul 19 at 10:38 AM

Shooter shot the idiot that rammed a crowd of people on purpose, and hit his target and nothing else. I see no problem here.

Deport_IllegalsJul 19 at 8:50 PM

@saki302 are you sure it was on purpose?

calgaryUser1779752026Jul 19 at 6:22 AM

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.

Citzen147Jul 19 at 8:37 PM

@SafeCitizenSaves huh….?

LosAngelesUser129407004Jul 19 at 9:08 AM

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

SFgirlieeeeeeJul 19 at 9:24 AM

How large do your earlobes have to be to have the initial description of you include "with wide earlobes" 😂

DJ_LA_PRODIGYJul 19 at 1:10 PM

@SFgirlieeeeee Mickie Mouse is being investigated as a suspect in this case

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