D.A's release on 46-year-old man charged with shooting 4-year-old boy
From the District Attorney's Office:
LONG BEACH - An ex-felon was charged today with five counts of attempted murder following a shooting Wednesday that left a 4-year-old Long Beach boy in stable condition.
James Leland Landrum Sr., 46 (dob 7-13-63) was charged in a felony complaint for arrest warrant with the attempted murder of the boy, who was struck once in the head by a bullet, his six-year-old sister and three others, said Deputy District Attorney John Lonergan. The complaint - NA 082726 -- includes gang and firearm allegations.
Landrum was arrested this morning in El Paso, Texas, Lonergan said. Prosecutors will seek Landrum's extradition to Los Angeles for arraignment and trial.
The shooting of the boy, Josue H., occurred in the 2100 block of Earl Avenue near East 21st Street just after 7 p.m. Wednesday, police said. Lonergan said the defendant was allegedly arguing in the street with a second man when he pulled out a gun and fired once. The bullet missed the man and struck the child, who was standing nearby, he said.
Landrum pleaded no contest in 2002 of possession of cocaine base for sale and possession of a firearm by a felon.
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I wish we could leave this loser in Texas!!! I hope the DA will ask for life in prison without any parole! He has no business being in society. Throw away the key on this loser.
Big Mo
Eastside Torrance