Today, September 26, 2020, at approximately 5:37 p.m., Monterey Park Police officers responded to a call of shots fired in the 300 block of South Garfield Avenue. Upon arrival, officers found a male suffering from a single gunshot to the abdomen. He was transported to the Los Angeles County USC Medical Center where he is undergoing surgery for his injuries.
A perimeter was established with the assistance of the Alhambra Police Department, Montebello Police Department, and the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department. A search was conducted and a suspect was located. The suspect was arrested; no other suspects are being sought at this time. The investigation is ongoing.
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