The whole thing lasted about one minute.
It was a botched jewelry store robbery that left two suspects dead. Now the community rallies behind the actions of the jewelry store. Meanwhile police continue to search for two more suspects.
On Monday afternoon Orange County Sheriff’s identified the two suspects killed during the attempted robbery at Monaco Jeweler in San Juan Capistrano. Detectives say both 38 year old Desmond Brown and 39 year old Robert Earl Avery were known gang members in Los Angeles.
In addition police have released surveillance video that shows one of the suspects getting out of a Toyota Camry. Three suspects entered the store while the fourth waited in the car – turning the car around – as if preparing to make a quick getaway.
In a statement issued by his attorneys, the owner of Monaco Jewelers gave a description of what happened during the robbery, explaining that his “19 year old son and his wife were forced to the floor at gun point. His dear friend and manager was assaulted and a gun was held to his head. Action was taken to protect themselves.”
That “action” was gunfire that left two suspects dead. An un-named employee opened fire on the suspects and authorities say he will not face any charges for firing his gun. Jewelry store customers like Gabriel Fimbres, are supporting the store, saying of the suspects, “I don’t mean to sound rude, but they got what they deserved.”
Orange County Sheriff’s say that if apprehended the two other suspects could face murder charges for taking part in a robbery that led to fatal shootings.
