At about 10:42 p.m. on Friday May 18, 2012, deputies from the San Dimas Sheriff’s Station responded to a call of “shots fired” in the 16600 block of Masline Street, Covina (unincorporated community).
Additional information was received that the shooter fled the scene in a red car.
Responding deputies saw the described car stopped on a nearby street. Upon seeing the sheriff's patrol car, the lone occupant fled on foot.
Deputies searched the area with the assistance of a Sheriff’s helicopter and were able to locate the shooter, 26 year old Suspect Justin Tino from Temple City. The suspect was taken into custody and booked for assault with a deadly weapon. He is being held in lieu of $1,075,000.00 bail.
The investigation revealed that the suspect had allegedly fired numerous rounds at the victim, a 21-year-old Los Angeles man.
The victim was shot multiple times. A friend took the victim to a local hospital where he was admitted for treatment of his gunshot wounds.
The car that Suspect Tino was allegedly driving had been reported stolen several weeks earlier. Deputies recovered a handgun from inside the car.
The shooting is believed to be gang related.
Witnesses or anyone having additional information about this incident, are asked to contact the San Dimas Sheriff’s Station at (909)450-2700. Or if you wish to remain Anonymous, call “LA Crime Stoppers” by dialing 800-222-TIPS (8477), texting the letters TIPLA plus your tip to CRIMES (274637), or using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org
Written by:
Lieutenant Andy Berg
San Dimas Sheriff's Station
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