By Ricardo Roura
May 26, 2024, 2:49 PM EDT
An elderly man was arrested after terrorizing Azusa residents with a slingshot for almost 10 yearscity in Los Angeles County.
The subject, identified as Prince Raymond King, 81, called “serial slingshot”was arrested after he victimized the Azusa community for 10 years.
King was arrested on May 23 on suspicion of serial vandalism after officers were dispatched to the 900 block of North Enid Avenue regarding a quality of life issue in the area, according to a statement from the Azusa Police Department.
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According to an investigation by the authorities, it was found that at least, for nearly 10 years, “dozens of citizens were victims of a serial shooter” who He allegedly crashed windows, windshields, and came close to hitting people with ball bearings..
No injuries were reported during the incidents reported to authorities.said Azusa Police Lt. Jake Bushey.
The officer stated that the Azusa Police Department began investigating since the first incident was reported.
“It has been happening for many years because We just didn’t identify who the suspect was.“Lieutenant Bushey added.
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Bushey said the officers They began investigating since the first incident occurred.
Agents of the Azusa Police Department Targeted Enforcement Unit They served a search warrant in the neighborhood, where incidents were frequently reported.
“Eventually, the suspect, Prince Raymond King of Azusa, was arrested. During the search, ball bearings and a slingshot were recovered from his residence.“police said in a statement.
The authorities He did not disclose how many ball bearings King had inside his home. at the time of his arrest.
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Lt. Bushey said Saturday that he was not sure how King was identified, but detectives discovered that most of the slingshot ball bearing attacks were done from his backyard and others were made from a nearby neighborhood
For now, It is unknown what the reasons were for King to commit the destruction. on the properties and almost injured their neighbors.
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“We don’t know of any motive other than malicious prank“said Lt. Bushey, who added that the attacks were not random, mentioning that it was not known why certain properties or people were attacked.
Prince Raymond King was admitted to prison without bail, according to inmate records. He is scheduled to appear in court this week.
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