Tragic Shooting at Southern California Liquor Store Claims Life
In a tragic incident on Sunday night, a liquor store employee in Southern California lost his life after confronting two individuals attempting to steal merchandise, according to local authorities.
The shooting unfolded just before 9 p.m. at Big Bob’s Liquors and Market, located on West Puente Avenue in West Covina. Two males entered the store and began pilfering items, as reported by the West Covina Police Department.
When the victim, a 34-year-old clerk, tried to address the situation, he was shot during the confrontation. Bystanders rushed to provide assistance and dialed 911 for immediate help. Meanwhile, the suspects fled in a light-colored SUV of an unknown make.
Search for Suspects Underway
Law enforcement is actively seeking two individuals of interest, both described as Hispanic males in their late teens to early twenties. They remain at large as of early Tuesday.
Responding officers discovered the wounded clerk, who was swiftly transported to a hospital but, tragically, succumbed to his injuries. The victim was identified as Karan Singh, who had recently come to the United States to save money for the purpose of bringing over his wife and 12-year-old son from India. Singh was also the brother-in-law of the store owner.
Police believe that the confrontation over stolen merchandise led to the clerk’s shooting. Surveillance photos of the two persons of interest have been released by the authorities. The investigation into this heartbreaking incident continues.
Seeking Information
The West Covina Police Department urges anyone with information related to this shooting to come forward. They can be reached at 626-939-8500, or you can contact the Crime Stoppers Tip Line at 1-800-222-8477.