Friday, January 27, 2012

Nick Burresch, Phillip Reinig: Two men gunned down in La Habra. Suspect(s) at large

Clifton St, La Habra, CA 90631
APPROXIMATE LOCATION OF DOUBLE MURDER.
By Randy Economy
Horrific shooting in La Habra yesterday resulted in the death of two adult men.  Nick Burresch, 24, and Phillip Reinig, 30 were gunned down outside of a home at the 5000 block of South Clifton Street last night at around 7:15ish.
Witnesses are saying that "six to eight" shots were fired at the two men.  La Habra Police Department Officials.
I am going to follow up on this case for Los Cerritos Community News later this afternoon at www.loscerritosnews.net.
....also....just got off phone with the Watch Commander at the La Habra Police Department.  Here is the "official" press statement about the shootings...
"At approximately 7:15 p.m., the La Habra Police Department received calls of shots fired in the 500 block of S. Clifton. When officers arrived on scene, they found two gunshot victims outside a residence. The men were later identified as Nick Burresch, 24 years old, of La Habra and Phillip Reinig, 30 years old, also of La Habra. The Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel rendered aid at the scene and Burresch and Reinig were transported to an area hospital for further treatment, however, both succumbed to their injuries.
An investigation into these homicides is ongoing. Currently, there is no suspect information or possible vehicle description available. Anyone whomay have witnessed this crime is strongly urged to contact the La Habra Police Department at (562) 905-9750 or the department’s anonymous tip line (562) 905-9611. Reporting parties call also utilize Orange County Crime Stoppers by going to their website at www.occrimestoppers.org and submitting their tip online or calling 855-TIP-OCCS (847-6227)."

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

I live right near this location, and it was very scary last night. My heart goes out to both families.

Nick La Habra said...

I hope they catch who did this...so so sad.

Rachel Rodriguez 73 said...

We are loosing too many young people to gun violence. I hope they get those responsible as soon possible. Time to stop these crimes from happening in our community.

Anonymous said...

Phillip leaves behind a 5 year old.... His own father was murdered in a driveby shooting when he was 5 years old... So sad! Prayers go out to these families!

Anonymous said...

It's very disgusting and selfish that this had to b dne to nick he was a wonderful young man with a big heart such a clown and a flirt hope they find whoever did it my prayers go out to the burresch fam love you nick