BREA, Calif. - A manhunt is underway for a gunman after a string of armed robberies at several 7-Eleven locations throughout Southern California left at least two people dead and three others wounded.
Police said preliminary evidence indicates at least four of the crimes that occurred early Monday morning are linked to each other.A surveillance photo of the suspect wanted in connection with the incidents at the Brea, La Habra, and Santa Ana 7-Eleven locations has been released as detectives continue to investigate.Authorities said they would be alerting other 7-Eleven stores to take additional safety precautions.
Suspect wanted in the fatal shooting of an employee at the 7-Eleven on Lambert Rd and N. Brea Blvd in Brea. (Credit: Brea Police Dept.) The shootings coincided with National 7/11 Day, where customers can receive a free Slurpee."Our hearts are with the victims and their loved ones.
We are gathering information on this terrible tragedy and working with local law enforcement," 7-Eleven said in a statement. "Right now, our focus is on Franchisee, associate and customer safety.