The Latest Breaking News from El Monte Police

Probation department had not seen El Monte cop killer for months before deadly shootings

LOS ANGELES — Justin Flores was on probation the night he shot and killed two El Monte police officers. But his probation officer hadn’t seen him in person in more than six months.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 29, 2022

LA DA Gascon’s policies may have led to reduced prison time for man who killed El Monte cops

LOS ANGELES — The man who shot and killed two El Monte police officers Tuesday could have faced significantly more years in prison when he was last charged with a crime. But one of District Attorney George Gascon’s most heavily criticized policies may have led to a significantly lower sentence,…

Los Angeles Times · Jun 17, 2022

Gunman who killed El Monte police officers faced probation violation at time of shooting

LOS ANGELES — The man who killed two El Monte police officers was on probation for illegally carrying a gun when he fired on the officers as they responded to a call for service at a motel Tuesday, court records show.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 16, 2022