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| STEVEN MATTHEW LeCLAIRE: UNDER ARREST AND FACING MURDER CHARGES! |
By Randy Economy
www.Economy4ABC.Blogspot.com
Friday, February 25, 2011
3:53 p.m.
Cypress, CA
Details are emerging about a horrific triple shooting last night at a Cypress motel that has left one man dead, and two others seriously injured. The alleged gunman, Steven Matthew LaClaire has been arrested and faces three felony charges.
Here are the details from the Cypress Police Department.
On February 24, 2011, at approximately 9:34 p.m., Cypress Police Officers were dispatched to a report of gunshots heard at the Cypress Lodge Motel located at 5601 Lincoln Avenue. On arrival, officers located three adult male victims, inside of one of the motel rooms, suffering from gunshot wounds inside.
One victim had a gunshot wound to his chest, the second had a gunshot wound to his legs and the third victim was found deceased as a result of a gunshot wound to his torso. T
he surviving victims were transported to the University of California, Irvine Medical Center. The first victim is in critical condition and the second is in fair condition.
Steven Matthew LeClaire was arrested by responding officers at the crime scene and booked at the Cypress City Jail for PC 187 – murder and PC 664/187 attempted murder. At this time, a motive for the shooting has not been determined.
Detectives are actively investigating this incident as a homicide and the victim’s names are not being released at this time pending notification of their next of kin.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Cypress Police Department at 714-229-6600.
