A 46-year-old man from Los Angeles has been taken into custody on suspicion of murder after allegedly intentionally driving a vehicle into a group of pedestrians in Long Beach, resulting in the death of a 60-year-old woman, according to the police on Sunday.
The incident occurred at 6:34 p.m. on Saturday at Shoreline Drive and Aquarium Way. The victim, Romelia Cuarenta Aguilar, 60, was pronounced dead at the scene. Several other pedestrians were injured and are currently being treated at the hospital, but their conditions are stable.
The FBI has been called to the scene, as confirmed by the police.
“At this time, there is no indication that this incident was an act of terror nor associated with the current violence in Israel; however, the investigation is ongoing,” stated the Long Beach Police Department on Sunday.
The suspect has been identified as Khalid Yagobbi, a 46-year-old resident of Los Angeles, according to the LBPD.
Police report that Yagobbi was driving a white Chevrolet Bolt at high speed in the westbound lanes of Shoreline Drive, crossing a red light and colliding with pedestrians and multiple occupied vehicles without any signs of slowing down.
Witnesses at the scene described the car hitting Aguilar while she was crossing the street with a child in a stroller. The car then went on to collide with several oncoming vehicles.
Yagobbi, who stayed at the scene, was taken to the hospital for medical attention before being transferred to Long Beach Jail, where he was arrested on suspicion of murder.
Bail has been set at $2 million for Yagobbi.
“On behalf of the Long Beach Police Department, I extend my deepest condolences to the family of Romelia Aguilar for their loss,” stated Long Beach Police Chief Wally Hebeish. “The violence and acts of terror happening around the world have caused concern and anxiety within our community, and this apparent act of violence only adds to that anxiety.
“The prompt response from our officers, detectives, and FBI partners has been crucial to this investigation. While there is no evidence linking this crime to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, we will remain vigilant as we thoroughly examine every aspect of this case,” Hebeish added.
The police are urging anyone with information about the suspect or the crash to contact them at 562-570-7244.
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