Southern California mayor shot and killed by wife during fight involving 19-year-old son

Raw Story – by Arturo Garcia

The mayor of the Southern California community of Bell Gardens was shot and killed on Tuesday afternoon, KCAL-TV reported.

This story has been updated. Please see below.

The Los Angeles Times reported that Daniel Crespo was shot during a domestic disturbance at his residence.
Bell Gardens is located about 10 minutes away from downtown Los Angeles. Crespo, a New York native, was part of city government since 2001, when he was first elected to the local city council.   

UPDATE, 8:31 p.m. EST: The Times reported that Crespo allegedly died after being shot by his wife during an argument with her that also involved the couple’s 19-year-old son.

According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Crespo and the son got into a fight after the younger man intervened in the altercation. Crespo’s wife then allegedly grabbed a gun and shot the mayor. She has been taken into custody.

Crespo reportedly died after being taken to a local hospital for treatment.

Update, 10:01 p.m.: KTLA-TV reported that Crespo died after being shot several times in the chest by his wife, who was identified as 43-year-old Levette Crespo.

KTLA’s report on the shooting can be seen below.

Watch KCAL’s report on Crespo’s shooting, as aired on Tuesday, below.

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