UPDATE: Hemet K-9 injured during apprehension of murder suspect accused of shooting family member

UPDATED: Thursday, Jan. 27, 7:22 a.m. See Original Story below. HEMET, Calif., — A man suspected of gunning down a family member during a heated argument inside a Hemet home early Tuesday morning is in custody following a violent struggle yesterday afternoon that left Hemet PD’s newest police service dog, K-9 “Bosco” injured. Both the K-9 and suspect, 24-year-old Koron […]

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HPD arrests men believed involved in two recent Willowalk shootings

HEMET — Authorities last night announced the arrest of two men they say were involved in a shooting last week that injured one juvenile victim, sending the minor to the hospital with a gunshot wound to his back. Officials have also said they believe the same two men were responsible for another shooting on the same street within the gated […]

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Victim shot in back in second Willowalk shooting in 5 days

HEMET — A male was hospitalized with at least one gunshot injury after a shooting inside Hemet’s gated Willowalk community earlier this afternoon, Sunday, March 17. Although there have been multiple reports of where the shooting happened, most reports indicate the shooting happened in the area of Waterside Dr. and Saltcreek Way, near the south entrance of the gated community. […]

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Willowalk shooting forces two nearby school lock downs

HEMET — A possible car to car shooting inside Hemet’s gated Willowalk community caused two nearby schools to be placed onto precautionary lock down earlier today, Tuesday, March 12. Because the shooting happened within close proximity to West Valley High and Harmony Elementary schools, both campuses were reportedly locked down for a short period, while officers combed the area looking […]

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