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Multiple arrests were made in connection with the shooting death of an off-duty Southern California police officer, officials said Wednesday.
Capt. Scott Ruffner of the suburban Downey Police Department confirmed the arrest and said details would be announced at an afternoon press conference in a courtroom in downtown Los Angeles.
Monterey Park police officer Gardiel Sororio, 26, was shot and killed in a parking lot near Downey's Fitness Center on Monday afternoon.
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LA County Sheriff Alex Villanueva said in an online community question-and-answer session where Downey Police, with the assistance of other agencies, arrested three people responsible for the murder late Tuesday.
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"I am pleased to know that an arrest has been made," said the sheriff. "More investigation is needed."
The office of Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon said in a recommendation that criminal charges would be announced at a press conference.
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Solorio joined Monterey Park Police Department. As a recruit in January, he graduated from County Sheriff's School on July 22nd and began field training on July 25th.
