CC - Item 4B - City Rewards for Arrests and Convictions•
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ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: OLIVER CHI, CITY MANAGE
DATE: MAY 13, 2008
SUBJECT: CITY REWARDS FOR ARRESTS AND CONVICTIONS
SUMMARY
City Council Member Taylor has asked that the City Council consider providing a
$10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a person or
persons responsible for two recent murders in the City of Rosemead.
According to Los Angeles County Sheriffs officials, there have been two murders within
the last several weeks in the City. One case, which involved a fatal stabbing on Delta
Avenue, has been resolved as two suspects are in custody on murder charges.
The second incident took place at the intersection of Charlotte Avenue and Park Street.
Three to four male Asian suspects are responsible for shooting at three male Asian
victims while driving in their car. Two of the three men were fatally wounded and the
shooting was believed to be gang related. This case is currently being investigated by
the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends that the City Council provide direction regarding Councilmember
Taylor's $10,000 reward request.
PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS
This item has been noticed through the regular agenda notification process.
Sub ed by:
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APPROVED FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA'.