Stray Bullet Death; Family Slaying Update | SoCal In Brief

BANNING, CA — As the weekend wraps up, we've rounded up all the stories you may have missed Saturday and Sunday to prepare you for Monday.

But before we jump into Southern California’s top stories, Golden State residents should know that a Virginia sheriff’s deputy who police say traveled to California to kill three family members of a 15-year-old girl he tried to sexually extort online killed himself with a government-issued firearm, authorities said Saturday.

Austin Lee Edwards, 28, drove across the country and on Nov. 25 killed the girl's mother and grandparents and set fire to their home in Riverside, a city about 50 miles (80 kilometers) east of downtown Los Angeles, authorities said.That same day, Edwards died by suicide during a shootout with San Bernardino sheriff’s deputies. The teenage girl was rescued.

“Our detectives determined the gun used was Edwards’ department-issued semi-automatic service pistol,” sheriff’s spokeswoman Gloria Huerta said in a statement.

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Here are some more of the stories you missed this weekend.

Woman Killed By Bullet Meant For 2 Teenage Boys In Orange County

The 36-year-old woman who died after being struck by a stray bullet was a resident of Santa Ana.

Metro To Restore LA Bus Service To Full Levels Sunday

Specifically, Metro will add 300,000 revenue service hours back into the bus network, restoring services back to pre-pandemic levels.

4-Alarm Fire Damages Strip Mall In Long Beach

A four-alarm fire in Long Beach Sunday damaged a vacant strip mall that was undergoing renovations, authorities said.

Person Killed In SUV Rollover Crash On Freeway In Signal Hill

The crash on the southbound freeway at the Orange Avenue offramp occurred about 1:50 a.m., the California Highway Patrol reported.

Wind, Rain, Snow In Forecast For Inland Region Sunday And Monday

Moderate to heavy precipitation and high winds were walloping the Inland Empire Sunday, prompting a flood watch for some areas.

4 SD Homeless Shelters Open Due To Inclement Weather

The Inclement Weather Shelter Program for San Diegans experiencing homelessness was activated Sunday by the San Diego Housing Commission.

Felon Arrested For Alleged Possession Of Loaded Firearm

Authorities said the suspect is a documented criminal street gang member.

3 Men Arrested On Suspicion Of Breaking Into RivCo Residence

Three men were arrested on suspicion of a residential burglary in Blythe, authorities said Saturday.