Corn vendor shot in head in robbery attempt
EL MONTE -- Two men shot a corn vendor in the head Friday during a failed robbery, authorities said.
The incident occurred about 4:30 p.m. in the 3600 block of Penn Mar Avenue, El Monte police Detective Ralph Batres said.
The vendor, a South El Monte man in his 30s, suffered a grazing wound to his head and was expected to survive at an area hospital, the detective said.
The suspects, both described as Latino men that looked like gang members, passed by the vendor in a tan, four-door Honda Accord and made a U-turn prior to the attack, Batres said.
The passenger, a man in his 20s wearing brown shorts and no shirt, got out of the car and tried to rob the vendor, he said.
The vendor took of his belt in an attempt to use it as a weapon to defend himself when the attacker pulled a handgun and shot the vendor once in the head, Batres said.
The shooter briefly chased the wounded man down the street before returning to the Honda and fleeing with driver, he added.
"This happened in broad daylight," Batres said. "Hopefully somebody took down a license plate or a partial license plate."
Anyone with information is asked to call Batres at (626) 705-1981, or the El Monte Police Department at (626) 580-2100.
The incident occurred about 4:30 p.m. in the 3600 block of Penn Mar Avenue, El Monte police Detective Ralph Batres said.
The vendor, a South El Monte man in his 30s, suffered a grazing wound to his head and was expected to survive at an area hospital, the detective said.
The suspects, both described as Latino men that looked like gang members, passed by the vendor in a tan, four-door Honda Accord and made a U-turn prior to the attack, Batres said.
The passenger, a man in his 20s wearing brown shorts and no shirt, got out of the car and tried to rob the vendor, he said.
The vendor took of his belt in an attempt to use it as a weapon to defend himself when the attacker pulled a handgun and shot the vendor once in the head, Batres said.
The shooter briefly chased the wounded man down the street before returning to the Honda and fleeing with driver, he added.
"This happened in broad daylight," Batres said. "Hopefully somebody took down a license plate or a partial license plate."
Anyone with information is asked to call Batres at (626) 705-1981, or the El Monte Police Department at (626) 580-2100.
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Unbeliveable, how much money can a corn vendor have? What a bunch of low lifes living in our valley, hope they catch these idiots and send them to prison where they belong and i hope they get corn @!&&#@
These illegal street vendors are easy target for local gangs and other illegal in the area. They can create an unhealthy environment for everyone around them or near by.
City of Elmonte, should put a brake on these illegal vendors I don't give a damn if they're sell corn out of their hat. We have groceries stores, restaurants and so on compliance with city ordinance, and health inspection.
These illegal street vendors are easy target for local gangs and other illegal in the area. They can create an unhealthy environment for everyone around them or near by.
City of Elmonte, should put a brake on these illegal vendors I don't give a damn if they're sell corn out of their hat. We have groceries stores, restaurants and so on compliance with city ordinance, and health inspection.
Rabosi, it seems you forgot that the corn vendor was the "victim.”
You need to forget that he was yellow, brown, or black. He was a victim.
Where is your compassion and humanity? A poor victim at that, do you really think that he chooses to be a vulnerable target as a street vendor?
The schoolchildren who sell cookies for the girl scouts or candy for their school. They are technically "street vendors.” Should they be left to the mercies of the street hoodlums and thugs who look for "prey?
Think about it.
Rabosi, it seems you forgot that the corn vendor was the "victim.”
You need to forget that he was yellow, brown, or black. He was a victim.
Where is your compassion and humanity? A poor victim at that, do you really think that he chooses to be a vulnerable target as a street vendor?
The schoolchildren who sell cookies for the girl scouts or candy for their school.They are technically "street vendors.” Should they be left to the mercies of the street hoodlums and thugs who look for "prey?
Think about it.