CALIFORNIA – Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gasc\u00f3n announced Wednesday that three people have been charged in connection with a murder in Reseda earlier this year. The final arrests led to a police pursuit where a motorist was killed after being dragged under his vehicle.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am grateful that these dangerous individuals are now in custody. Those charged in this case showed a wanton disregard for the victims who were needlessly killed and hurt,\u201d District Attorney Gasc\u00f3n said. \u201cMy heart breaks for all the victims who have suffered but I am thankful that this vicious crime spree has come to an end. My office\u2019s Bureau of Victim Services will ensure that the victims\u2019 family and friends receive the services and resources they need during this time.\u201d<\/p>\n
Joshua Reneau, 31, Derek Lateef Hall, 28, and Miracole Brown, 22, were each charged in c with one count of murder, five counts of assault with a firearm and two counts of second-degree robbery. Hall also faces one count each of attempted murder and possession of a firearm by a felon.<\/p>\n
Reneau also faces one count of murder, four counts of assault on a peace officer, two counts of carjacking, two counts of possession of a firearm by a felon and one count of fleeing a pursuing officer\u2019s vehicle causing death.<\/p>\n
On October 13, police spotted Reneau who was wanted in connection with the July 29 murder of Earl Hunter. Reneau was in a car that police pursued but crashed after a short chase.<\/p>\n
Reneau allegedly ran from the vehicle and carjacked 63-year-old motorist Larry Walker who was dragged underneath the vehicle for about two miles as the defendant drove. Walker suffered major injuries and died.<\/p>\n