Elderly 'serial slingshot shooter' nabbed after terrorizing neighbors for a decade: Police

Elderly 'serial slingshot shooter' arrested after terrorizing Azusa neighbors for nearly a decade with property damage and shattered windows

81-Year-Old Man Arrested for Decade-Long Slingshot Attacks in Azusa

 

Azusa Resident Prince Raymond King Taken Into Custody Following Investigation into Serial Slingshot Attacks

 

An 81-year-old man, Prince Raymond King, has been arrested in Azusa, California, following a long-term investigation into reports of a "serial slingshot shooter" terrorizing the neighborhood for nearly a decade.

 

For the past nine to ten years, residents of the Azusa neighborhood, located approximately 25 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, have been plagued by a series of mysterious attacks. Windows, windshields, and even pedestrians were targeted by someone using a slingshot to launch ball bearings, causing significant property damage and posing serious safety risks.

 

After receiving numerous complaints from residents about the "quality of life issue," Azusa police intensified their investigation, which led them to Prince Raymond King. Last Thursday, police executed a search warrant at King's residence, where they discovered ball bearings and a slingshot, linking him to the series of vandalism incidents.

 

The ongoing attacks had left the community in a state of unease and frustration. Over the years, dozens of residents reported incidents of broken windows and windshields, with some narrowly avoiding injury from the projectiles. The arrest of King marks a significant relief for the neighborhood, which had endured nearly a decade of fear and property damage.

 

King was arrested and booked into Los Angeles County jail, where he remains in custody without bail. Jail records confirm the presence of an inmate named Prince Raymond King, age 81, matching the details of the suspect arrested in Azusa. As of now, a mugshot has not been made available.

 

The arrest has brought a sense of closure to many residents who have lived in apprehension for years. Azusa police continue to investigate the full extent of the damage caused by the slingshot attacks and are working to determine if there are additional victims who have yet to come forward.

 

This case underscores the persistent impact of such seemingly minor but continuous acts of vandalism on community well-being and safety. Residents hope that with King in custody, their neighborhood will finally see the end of these disruptive and dangerous attacks.