A November dispute on Greenleaf Avenue that ended in gunfire and left a juvenile wounded has now led to two arrests, Whittier police say. The shooting, in the 7600 block of Greenleaf, sent the young victim to a local hospital with a gunshot wound to the hand and kicked off a multiweek investigation by city detectives. This week’s arrests are the first time police have publicly updated the case.
According to a Tuesday Facebook post from the Whittier Police Department, detectives served search warrants at two homes on Jan. 8, 2026, and arrested two suspects tied to the Nov. 10 shooting. One of those arrested was identified in the post as 28‑year‑old Jesus Garcia of Covina. Both suspects were taken to the Whittier Police Department jail for booking. Investigators say the pair drove away from the scene in a vehicle after the dispute that preceded the shooting.
Charges and statutes
Whittier police reported that both suspects were booked on attempted murder under Penal Code 664/187(a), as well as Penal Code 29610(a) and Health & Safety Code 11351. Penal Code 664/187(a) covers attempted murder and requires a direct step toward killing, according to the Shouse Law Group. Penal Code 29610, which restricts firearm possession by minors, is codified in state law via California Public Law, and Health & Safety Code 11351 addresses possession of controlled substances for sale, as summarized by the Shouse Law Group.
Searches and evidence
Detectives say searches at the two residences turned up two firearms and narcotics, evidence the department highlighted in its public update. As the department noted in its Facebook post from the Whittier Police Department, officers served search warrants linked to the Greenleaf shooting and took both suspects into custody on Jan. 8. Police have not released additional details about the types or amounts of narcotics seized while the investigation continues.
What happens next
The suspects remain in custody and are being processed through the criminal justice system; booking records indicate they were taken to the Whittier Police Department jail. Investigators are still asking for the public’s help. Anyone with information is urged to call the department’s tip line at (562) 567‑9299 or visit the Whittier Police Department contact page. Police say more details will be released as the investigation moves forward and prosecutors complete their review.
