A suspected robber who was shot by a pawn shop worker on Wednesday is also suspected in violent crimes in El Monte and Los Angeles, authorities said.
Following the arrest of Rudy Barbosa, 24, of El Monte, investigators linked him to the West Covina robbery attempt, as well as other crimes including carjacking, robberies and a stabbing, El Monte police Detective Ralph Batres said.
"He was involved in a several-city crime spree," he said. All but one of the crimes took place Wednesday.
Investigators believe Barbosa began his day [at] about 5 a.m.....
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