Hunt for Murder Suspect Yields Arsenal, $5,000
Seeking evidence in a homicide investigation, Los Angeles police searched a Long Beach residence on Tuesday and seized drug paraphernalia, more than $5,000 in cash, police scanners and an arsenal of weapons, including assault rifles and a hand grenade.
“It is unusual to find so many weapons in one place,” said LAPD Det. Chuck Knolls, who is investigating the Sept. 12 murder of a 40-year-old San Pedro man.
The suspect in the slaying--identified as Richard Nava, a 24-year-old suspected gang member--was arrested last week in connection with the shooting death of James Pina.
During Tuesday’s search, police arrested another suspected gang member, Mario Flores, on suspicion of weapons violations. Flores, 24, of Long Beach is not a suspect in the murder.
Police said they believe the murder weapon may be among the cache of firearms they recovered.
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