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2 slain California police officers memorialized by family, colleagues

LOS ANGELES — The black-and-whites stretched for half a mile Thursday as they followed a procession of motorcycle police officers along the shuttered 10 Freeway east of Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 30, 2022

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

In tightknit El Monte, the killing of two cops reinforces a deep sense of community

During the Great Recession a decade ago, El Monte was in danger of losing much of the ground it had gained.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 23, 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

Gunman who killed El Monte police officers was on probation for gun charge

LOS ANGELES — The gunman who killed two El Monte police officers Tuesday when they responded to a call at a motel was on probation for a gun charge at the time of the shooting, court records show.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 15, 2022