FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Arrest Made in the Jake Street and Lakemont Ave Incident
On Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at approximately 7:50 p.m., officers responded to Jake Street and Lakemont Ave regarding multiple calls from individuals who stated they were shot with a BB or airsoft gun. The witnesses reported juveniles driving in the Baldwin Park area and shooting pedestrians with the BB/airsoft gun.
Through their investigation, detectives were able to identify a suspect as 16-year-old Danny Lee Dulgar III. Dulgar was arrested and charged with 5 counts of Aggravated Battery with a Weapon and 1 count of Aggravated Assault with a Weapon. During a post-arrest interview, Dulgar admitted to using an “Orbeez” type gel gun to shoot multiple pedestrians.
Detectives are seeking additional victims. If anyone has any information regarding this incident, you are asked to call OPD at 9-1-1 or report a tip anonymously to Crimeline at 1-800-423-TIPS(8477).
