Monterey Park Gunman Made Allegations To Police Weeks Before Attack

The now-deceased suspect in this weekend’s deadly mass shooting In Monterey Park CaliforniaAccording to authorities, he made multiple claims to police earlier in the month.

Police in Hemet (California), where the alleged gunman is believed to be from, issued a statement Monday.

The man “visited the Hemet Police Department lobby on January 7 and 9, 2023, alleging past fraud, theft, and poisoning allegations involving his family in the Los Angeles area 10 to 20 years ago,” According to police

The man was also added to the police force “stated he would return to the station with documentation regarding his allegations but never returned.”

In keeping with the policy of denying mass shooters undeserved fame, the Daily Wire won’t name the suspect. killing 11 people and wounding several more Saturday night dance class at a studio

The suspect was arrested within hours. thwarted in carrying out a second attack At another location, he died from a self-inflicted gunshot injury inside a white van. This happened during a standoff between police and him. officials said Sunday.

As part of an investigation, authorities conducted a search warrant at the suspect’s mobile home inside a gated senior community in Hemet, about 85 miles southeast of Monterey Park, according to KTLA.

Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna stated that investigators discovered a.308 caliber rifle and hundreds of rounds ammo. These items suggested that the suspect was making homemade firearm suppressors.

Luna stated that a motive was not yet established. “We want to know as much as all of you, and we’re working very hard to attain that,” He added.

People who knew the suspect said he used to frequent the Monterey Park dance studio where the attack took place on Lunar New Year’s Eve, and he even met his ex-wife there, CNN reported. According to records, the suspect applied for divorce in late 2005. A judge granted the order the next year. He was also an immigrant from China.