Gene Evin Atkins Identified as Suspect in Deadly Trader Joe’s Shooting, Hostage Situation

Gene Evin Atkins Identified as Suspect in Deadly Trader Joe’s Shooting, Hostage Situation
Police respond to a hostage situation at a Trader Joe's store in Los Angeles, Calif., on July 21, 2018. REUTERS/Andrew Cullen
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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A 28-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder after shooting and killing a Trader Joe’s employee in Los Angeles.

Gene Evin Atkins is being held on a $2 million bail, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, the Los Angeles Times reported on Sunday.
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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