69-Year-Old Tourist Robbed, Run Over by Suspects in Newport Beach Mall
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A group of suspects allegedly opened fire and ran over a woman, resulting in her death, at the Fashion Island Mall, California. The 69-year-old victim was a tourist from New Zealand and was reportedly robbed by the suspects outside a Barnes and Noble bookstore. The police went on a cross-county chase after the suspects, who reportedly hit a speed of 110 mph on the 105 Freeway, with three of them arrested and one found hiding behind trash cans in South Gate.
1 Person Killed After Fashion Island Mall Shooting: Suspects Lead Cross-County Pursuit
A group of suspects allegedly opened fire and ran over a woman at the Fashion Island Mall, leading police on a cross-county pursuit. The Newport Police Department detectives said the incident began around 3:30 p.m. when the suspects robbed a 69-year-old woman from New Zealand and her husband outside Barnes and Noble. The suspects then got into a white car, ran over the woman, and killed her.
They then opened fire as they drove away. Newport Beach Fire Department reported finding a dead person in the Barnes and Noble parking lot. Mayor Will O’Neill expressed horror and anger at the incident, branding the perpetrators as thugs and calling for societal improvement to prevent such crimes. Witnesses reported hearing three to four gunshots, after which everyone sought cover. Officers have asked residents to avoid the area amidst ongoing investigations.
The alleged suspects fled the scene in a vehicle, leading police on a chase into Los Angeles County even as a pair of suspects jumped out near Los Alamitos. The car reached speeds of 110 mph on the westbound 105 Freeway. Once off the freeway, two more men exited the car and ran into a nearby South Gate neighborhood. One suspect was found hiding behind trash cans at a nearby house.
Police have since located and arrested three suspects, including the one found in South Gate. As the investigation continues, the residents are asked to provide any information that might aid in the case.
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