Man Shot, 2 Zip-Tied In Home Invasion Robbery In Temple City

TEMPLE CITY, CA — A man was shot and at least three suspects made off with an unknown amount of cash during a home invasion Sunday in Temple City, where two people were zip-tied and a baby was at the residence at the time of the crime, authorities said.

The gunshot victim, taken to a hospital by private vehicle, was expected to survive his wounds, said Lt. R. Van Hoosen of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Temple City station.

The robbery occurred around 4:30 a.m. in 9700 block of Longden Avenue, said Van Hoosen, adding it was not immediately known how the suspects gained entry into the home.

Authorities had no suspect descriptions and it was not immediately known if the suspects fled the scene in a vehicle or on foot.

The sheriff's Temple City station urged anyone with information regarding the crime to call them at 626-285-7171.

— City News Service