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WANTED PHOTOS: Attempt Murder Shooting of LASD Deputy in South El Monte ;Carjackings incl. in South Gate; Jail Escape San Bernardino Co.

(Photos - Click on the hyperlink at the bottom of this message for photos of the WANTED suspects and wanted carjacked vehicle)

WANTED: ARMED AND DANGEROUS SUSPECTS:

1) Darnell Washington, male Black, 24 yr-old, 6’2,” 197 lbs.

2) Tania Washington, female Black, 25 yr-old, 5’3,” 130 lbs.

On August 28, 2012, Suspect Darnell Washington escaped from the San Bernardino County Jail with the aid of his wife, Suspect Tania Washington. (See San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department news release at the bottom of this message).

Shortly before 9:00AM on Sunday, September 2, 2012, a Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputy assigned to Temple Sheriff's Station approached a suspicious vehicle in the City of South El Monte.

Suspect Darnell Washington allegedly emerged from the rear of the vehicle. A deputy involved shooting occurred and gunfure was exchanged. The deputy was shot by the suspect with a shotgun.

Suspect Darnell Washington and Suspect Tania Washington fled the location after carjacking a vehicle. Shortly thereafter, the suspects abandoned the stolen vehicle in the City of South Gate and carjacked another vehicle, a 1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager, light blue, CA License #3PHK484. The Plymouth Voyager has not been recovered.

Both suspects remain at large and are considered ARMED AND DANGEROUS. If you see the suspects or vehicle call 9-1-1. Please contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department - Homicide Bureau if located or apprehended.

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide detectives are seeking the public’s help in identifying any other possible victims and/or witnesses. Anyone with information is asked to contact Sergeant Schoonmaker or Detective Alvarado, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500. Or if you wish to remain Anonymous, call “LA Crime Stoppers” by dialing 800-222-TIPS (8477), texting the letters TIPLA plus your tip to CRIMES (274637), or using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org



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News Release 09/28/12 - San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department

TITLE: Wanted Escapee

SUSPECT: Darnell Washington, male Black, 24 year-old, 6’2,” 197 lbs., tattoo on right forearm – cross - with words “by any means”

On Tuesday, August 28, 2012, inmate Darnell Keith Washington escaped from the Glen Helen Rehabilitation Center in Devore. Washington was in custody for Robbery and Receiving Stolen Property. Washington was a pre-sentenced inmate and was scheduled for court on September 14, 2012. Washington remains outstanding and an extensive search for him continues.

09/02/12
Investigators believe that Darnell Washington is driving a 1994 Ford Explorer – white in color. Washington is considered to be armed and dangerous.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Darnell Keith Washington is urged to contact San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Valley Dispatch Center at (909) 387-8313.


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Both suspects remain at large and are considered ARMED AND DANGEROUS. If you see the suspects or vehicle call 9-1-1. Please contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department - Homicide Bureau if located or apprehended. Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide detectives are seeking the public’s help in identifying any other possible victims and/or witnesses. Anyone with information is asked to contact Sergeant Schoonmaker or Detective Alvarado, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500. Or if you wish to remain Anonymous, call “LA Crime Stoppers” by dialing 800-222-TIPS (8477), texting the letters TIPLA plus your tip to CRIMES (274637), or using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org


(Photos - Click on the hyperlink below for photos of the WANTED suspects and wanted carjacked vehicle)

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