Azusa Police

Media Release: AZPD’s Internal review of Joseph Iñiguez’s arrest on 12/11/21 has determined that the officers involved acted in full accordance with the law & AZPD policies. City of Azusa & Chief Wenrick stand firmly behind our employees and the decisions made during this arrest.

Officer Involved Shooting at 900 Blk. W. Sierra Madre Ave. East/West traffic closed at Vernon to Todd. Investigation is being handled by LASD- Homicide. For media inquiries please contact LASD. #azusa #OIS #azpd

**update as of 8:15 pm** Situation on Arrow Highway has safely been resolved and traffic in both directions will be reopening shortly. Thank you for your patience.

@SGVCityWatch Command Post is at Arrow\Cerritos

@AzusaPD Do you have a public information officer available on scene?

***Police Activity - 500 E. Arrow Hwy. *** Azusa PD is currently working an incident in the 500 block of E Arrow Hwy. As a result, Arrow Hwy is closed between Azusa Ave and Cerritos Ave - Please use alternate route

Press Release:

ROAD CLOSED-Major Traffic Collision Investigation: Azusa PD is working a major traffic collision at the intersection of Azusa Ave./ Gladstone St. As a result, the intersection is closed until further notice... Please avoid the area and use alternate routes until further notice.

(2/2) Law enforcement continues to search West Campus at this time. There may be police roadblocks restricting vehicle access. Please continue to follow instructions from law enforcement.

(1/2) **Emergency Update** Law enforcement has cleared all APU living areas and East Campus. Residential students may return to their living units at this time. Upon returning to your living unit, residents must shelter in place.

***Emergency Update*** Law enforcement personnel are continuing to search the premises of both east and west campuses and student living areas. Students living on campus are asked to shelter in place in their living unit. Do not attempt to enter campus properties.

(1/2) **APU Emergency Update** The evacuation orders also include any students and personnel at all of the APU REGIONAL CAMPUSES. These campuses include: MONROVIA, ORANGE COUNTY, LOS ANGELES, INLAND EMPIRE, HIGH DESERT, MURRIETA, and SAN DIEGO campuses.

(2/2) Please follow all directions provided by your local law enforcement authorities. Thank you for your cooperation.

**APU Emergency Update** Students living on campus are asked to shelter in place in their living unit. All other students and employees are to follow instructions from law enforcement.

Media Zone will be in 800 block E Alosta Ave. North side of parking lot across from Jamba Juice and The Habit

*** Community Alert *** Azusa PD is working with APU Campus Safety on the investigation of an incident on campus. Avoid the area and expect road closures/delays until further notice..

The intersection has reopened.

Avoid Arrow Hwy / Vincent Ave due to a traffic collision investigation.

Highway 39 has been reopened by CHP. Drive safely & have a great Monday!