Two suspects have been arrested in connection with a string of deadly robberies at 7-Eleven stores in Southern California, officials said.
Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzerthe arrests Friday evening. A press briefing was held 5 p.m. local time with several agencies to discuss the investigation. He was joined by the police chiefs of Brea, Santa Ana, La Habra and Riverside counties to discuss the crime spree at several 7-Eleven Stores on Monday left two people dead and three others wounded.
“All agencies as I said worked collaboratively together leading to the capture and arrest of this suspect, primary shooting suspect and then the second subject we believe was also involved assisting primary suspect and series,” Chief David Valentine of the Santa Ana Police Department said. “The cause and reason why, but it did appear that it chilled really our communities because we know seven elevens are the quintessential convenience store. And so I know our department was reached out to by many patrons, employees and owners of our 711 stores and that's where our community shops and so we are grateful for them as well,” Villegas said.“We know seven elevens are the quintessential convenience store.
Spitzer said he would file charges on Monday, including murder with premeditation and deliberation and commission of a felony. Spitzer said he wanted to make sure the primary suspect had no chance of a release.
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