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A 3rd suspect has been arrested in reference to the deadly capturing of an off-duty Southern California police officer, authorities mentioned Friday.
Gerardo Magallanes, 18, of San Pedro, was arrested Thursday night, days after Monterey Park Police Officer Gardiel Solorio, 26, of Bell Gardens, was fatally shot in a parking zone of an LA Health health club in Downey, California, the Downey Police Division mentioned.
Magallanes’ position within the capturing will not be recognized.
Earlier this week, authorities arrested Carlos Daniel Delcid, 20, and a 17-year-old suspect, police mentioned.
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The rookie officer initially reversed away from the suspects, who had been making an attempt to rob him, earlier than his automobile collided with one other car, Monterey Park Chief of Police Kelly Gordon mentioned Tuesday throughout a information convention with Captain Scott Loughner.
Delcid then shot at Solorio a number of instances. {The teenager} was the motive force, officers mentioned.
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On Tuesday, Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva mentioned Downey police arrested two suspects and the investigation into Solorio’s loss of life was nonetheless ongoing.
Gerardo Magallanes, 18, of San Pedro, was arrested Thursday night, days after a Monterey Park Police Officer was fatally shot in a parking zone.
(Downey Police Division)
“We’re pleased to know that arrests have been made,” the sheriff mentioned. “There’s much more investigation to go on.”
Delcid appeared in courtroom on Thursday and was ordered to stay in jail with out bail till a September arraignment, FOX LA reported.
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Los Angeles District Legal professional George Gascón mentioned throughout a press convention Wednesday that Delcid faces costs of homicide, tried theft, and being a felon in possession of a firearm — which may lead to a life sentence.
Solorio joined the Monterey Park Police Division in January, after graduating from the county sheriff’s academy on July 22. He began subject coaching on July 25.
The Related Press contributed to this report.