Oct. 17
At about 3:30 p.m., Pasadena Police officers responded to a call of shots fired at Villa Parke. The victim (a known local gang member) was in his wheelchair near Garfield Avenue, just south of Parke Street when he was shot at by suspects who were in a Silver Toyota Corolla. The suspects then fled the location. The intended victim was not hit by gunfire.
Oct. 19
At about 6:59 p.m., Pasadena Police officers responded to a call of shots fired in the 100 block of Grandview Street. Officers obtained a description of the suspects, which included information on the vehicle used in the crime (silver Toyota Corolla). Over the next few days, Pasadena Police detectives developed additional information on the Toyota. PPD Detectives, Special Enforcement Section officers, and the police helicopter crew began searching for the car and later found it, which led to the arrest of the suspects. The case also generated two search warrants where more evidence of the shootings was recovered. The case will be presented to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office for filing consideration.
Oct. 24
At 5:50 a.m., Pasadena Police officers responded to the 1700 block of Corson Street regarding a burglary investigation. On arrival, officers talked with the victim who said she was awakened to find the suspect (Hispanic Male, 19-20 years old, 5–foot-10, 200 pounds, white shirt and pinstriped dark pants, wearing gold chains) standing near her bed. The victim said she armed herself with a bat and yelled at the suspect until he left the residence. Officers checked the area; however, they did not find the suspect. Based on our preliminary investigation, it appears the suspect entered the residence through an unlocked door.
At about 8:40 p.m., the Pasadena Police Department received a call from the CHP regarding a male subject (Asian Male, 27 years old, Pasadena resident) who attempted to commit suicide by jumping from the Green Street Bridge onto the freeway below. The subject was seriously injured; however, he survived the 50 foot descent. He was transported to a local hospital for medical treatment and a mental health evaluation.
Oct. 25
At about 9:04 p.m., the Pasadena Police Department received a report of an armed carjacking in the 600 block of S. Arroyo Parkway. The victim (Sierra Madre resident) said he had been robbed at gunpoint and provided a suspect description to the police emergency operator. Fearing for his safety, the victim said he surrendered his 2015 Audi A8 after the suspected demanded his car. The suspect (Khalil Abdulrahim, Male, 21 years old, homeless) then drove away in the victim’s car. About 23 minutes later, PPD officers found the stolen Audi on Holliston Avenue near the campus of Cal Tech. The officers attempted an enforcement stop; however, Abdulrahim failed to yield and crashed into a parked car. After the collision, Abdulrahim exited the Audi and ran into the Cal Tech Campus. Uniformed Officers chased after Abdulrahim; however, he was temporarily able to evade them. The Pasadena Police Air Operations Flight Crew (helicopter) was immediately overhead and helped to quickly contain the area where the suspect was last seen. Cal Tech officials were notified about the rapidly evolving incident and students/staff were asked to shelter in place. Because the containment area was so large, Pasadena Police Department requested additional resources and received assistance from Glendale, Alhambra, South Pasadena, and El Monte Police Departments, along with deputies from the Altadena Sheriff’s station. Abdulrahim was found by a police canine at about 11:52 a.m. During the incident, officers found a handgun, which was consistent with the victim’s initial information. The police department did not receive any reports of injuries associated with this incident.
At about 5:34 p.m., Pasadena Police officers responded to the 400 block of S. Hudson Ave. regarding a mail theft investigation. On arrival, officers learned that the victim (male White, 83) confronted the suspect (female White adult, 5-foot-6, 190 pounds, black hair, brown eyes) who had apparently stolen mail from the apartment’s mailbox. According to the victim, the suspect forced the mailbox open and removed the mail. A brief struggle over the mail ensured. The suspect then fled on foot and fortunately the victim was not injured. Our investigation is ongoing.
Oct. 27
At about 1:13 a.m., Pasadena Police officers responded to the 20 block of Chestnut St. regarding a prowler investigation. On arrival, officers talked with the victim who said he saw signs of a “break in” and called the police. PPD officers searched the location and found the suspect (Dejuan Robertson, 42, Male) and ordered him to surrender. Robertson complied with the officer’s orders and was arrested without incident. He was transported to the Pasadena jail and booked for burglary.
Oct. 28
At 3:40 a.m., the Pasadena Police Department received a call from a despondent male who said he wanted to jump of the Colorado Street Bridge. Officers arrived quickly and contacted the subject, (Male Adult, San Fernando resident) who was sitting on the edge of the bridge beyond the safety railing. Officers talked with the subject for about 10 minutes and he finally complied with the officer’s orders climbing back over the safety railing and onto the bridge. He was transported to a local hospital for a mental health assessment.
