A man arrested this month in connection with what authorities described as 'serial slingshot' shootings in Azusa has died.
A man arrested this month in connection with what authorities described as"serial slingshot" shootings in Azusa has died.
Prince King, 81, died Wednesday at a home, according to the LA County Medical Examiner. A cause of death was not listed.Neighbors describe years of slingshot vandalism in AzusaKing was released from custody Tuesday morning on his own recognizance and made his first court appearance this week in connection with thein the San Gabriel Valley neighborhood.
King was facing five felony and two misdemeanor counts. Damage from the slingshot shootings were estimated at between $5,000 to $10,000, police said.after police responded May 23 to the 900 block of North Enid Avenue for a"quality of life issue." Neighbors told officers a man armed with a slingshot and ball bearings had been breaking windows and car windshields.Officers served a search warrant in the neighborhood where the crimes were reported and arrested King.
"Many times I came outside, and I would find little BBs by the front door, so I'm very glad the person was caught," said resident Monica Palomino."I've actually seen him shoot the slingshot before," said resident Dava Juan."I couldn't believe he was arrested. It was pretty crazy."
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