Calling the Cops

On 5/12/2023, at approximately 1230 hours, a BGI Student, [redacted], informed Jose that another student, later identified as [redacted] was targeted on Social Media (Instagram). [redacted] told Jose that she was in a group chat on Instagram and she learned that a former student, [redacted] made statements about shooting [redacted] at the Bell Gardens Fair. While on campus, I viewed [redacted] phone and I discovered, on 05/12/2023, the Instagram group chat, included [redacted] Instagram Username: [redacted]. [redacted] stated in the group chat that he wanted to cause harm to [redacted] stated "there might b a shooting at the fair bcs of us" and it's either I die or [redacted] dies, N I ain gon die today tf". Further [redacted] stated "Ik so today he's gonna die, right in front of his family" and "I'm tryna stab da foo I wanna watch him die slowly". [redacted] also claimed to be a member of WES13, a gang in Bell Gardens. During my investigation, I contacted [redacted] and she told me the following in summary: On 5/12/20 at approximately 1230 hours, [redacted] viewed statements from an Instagram group chat . [redacted] stated that her ex-boyfriend, [redacted] (Instagram Username: [redacted], commented in the group chat stating that he wanted to cause harm to another BGI student, [redacted]. [redacted] then notified [redacted] and BGI Administration. At approximate! 23 hours, Sergeant Cano #570 and I went to [redacted] residence, located at [redacted] . However, [redacted] was not at his residence. At approximately 1630 hours I contacted [redacted] via telephone and requested him to come to the BGPD Station. At approximately 1720 hours, Officer Brown and I contacted [redacted] at the BGPD Station and he told us the following in summary: On 05/12/2023, at approximately 1230 hours, [redacted] was on campus when he was informed by his classmate, [redacted], that he was targeted on Social Media (instagram). [redacted] stated that [redacted] was in an Instagram Group Chat with a former BGI Student, [redacted]. Throughthe Instagram Group Chat, [redacted] stated that he wanted to shoot [redacted] at the Bell Gardens Fair located at Ford Park. [redacted] informed me that he feared for his life and safety and that he was desirous of prosecution. [redacted] believed that [redacted] would use a firearm or knife to cause harm to him. It should be noted, during our contact with [redacted] Officer Brown interviewed [redacted] separately. See Officer Brown's supplemental report. At approximately 1759 hours, Officer Brown and I went to [redacted] residence, located at [redacted]. We were unable to locate [redacted] and we were also unable to contact him via telephone. [redacted]

On May 22, 2023, at approximately 1034 hours, I (Officer Brown 611) was dispatched to Bell Gardens Intermediate School (BGI) in reference to a battery investigation. Upon arrival, I spoke to Jose Cuevas who is the principal at BGI. Jose advised there was a fight that occurred on 5/19/23 during school hours. Jose told me the school had already handled the incident administratively, however, one of the students and her mom wanted to speak to me. I spoke to [redacted] who is the mother of IP1 [redacted]. [redacted] told me she was aware of the fight that occurred on 5/19/23 and was concerned because IP1 was struck by multiple students. I asked IP1 what happened and the following is a summary of the events: On May 19, 2023, at approximately 1200 hours, IP1 was in the bathroom at BGI during lunch break. At this time, she saw another student, IP2 [redacted] inside the bathroom as well. IP1 said she does not get along with IP2 due to jealousy over a boyfriend. IP1 and IP2 then engaged in a physical fight where both students struck each other repeatedly. During the fight, there were multiple girls inside the restroom watching and recording with their cell phones. IP1 said she was struck by multiple girls while she was fighting IP2. IP1 believed she was set up for the fight because the girls in the bathroom were already waiting for her. [redacted] showed me a cell phone recording of the incident which was on social media. I reviewed the video which corroborated IP1 statements. IP1 and [redacted] were upset because they felt the other students striking her while she was in a mutual fight with IP2 was "an assault". I advised IP1 on the safety concerns regarding the mutual fight between her and IP2. IP1 and [redacted] were NRD regarding the fight and just wanted the incident documented. This report is being generated for documentation purposes and no follow-up is needed. Jose Cuevas was advised and reaffirmed the school has already handled this incident.

RPl told me on 5/24/23, at approximately 0940 hours, he looked through the text messages in his phone and saw a text from an unknown number. The text was from [redacted] which RP1 advised was not a number familiar to him. The text read "Don't go to school tomorrow, I'm shooting it up". It should be noted the text was received on 5/23/23 at 1950 hours. RPI stated he did not see it until this morning because his phone died the previous night and it was charging. I reviewed the text message and confirmed the information provided by RPI. RPI said he messaged his friends and asked them if they received the same message. None of RPl's friends received any threatening texts or knew anyone who would have sent the text. I spoke to [redacted] and [redacted] inside the principal's office as well. Both students told me they did not receive any t reatening messages and did not know who would have sent them. RPl told me he plays video games with a friend [redacted] (NFD) online. RPl has never met [redacted] but stated [redacted] was the kind of friend who would "prank" people by sending inappropriate messages. RP1 could not provide any more information about [redacted]. Officers attempted to call the number that was listed in the message, however, the line would not connect. It should be noted the 208 area code is from Idaho and believed to be a fictitious phone number. Based on the vague threat, as well as a lack of any potential suspects, this report is being generated for documentation purposes. There are no credible threats at this time.