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First Works Baptist Church
Cold Case · Open
EL MONTE CHURCH BOMBING
On January 23, 2021, at approximately 1:00 a.m., the First Works Baptist Church in El Monte, California was bombed. A male and female suspect were observed breaking a church window, lighting an object, and throwing it inside before the explosion. The suspects fled on foot to a vehicle and escaped. The FBI seeks public assistance in identifying the unknown suspects.
El Monte, California
🏛️ Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Los Angeles Field Office
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Case Summary
On January 23, 2021, at approximately 1:00 a.m., the First Works Baptist Church in El Monte, California was bombed. A male and female suspect were observed breaking a church window, lighting an object, and throwing it inside before the explosion. The suspects fled on foot to a vehicle and escaped. The FBI seeks public assistance in identifying the unknown suspects.
Timeline of Events
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2021-01-23
01:00Bombing reported
El Monte Police Department received 9-1-1 call regarding explosion at First Works Baptist Church at approximately 1:00 a.m.
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Points of Interest / Key Leads
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suspect
Lead #1Male suspect: Hispanic, 5'8" to 6'1", approximately 170-180 pounds
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suspect
Lead #2Female suspect: Hispanic, 5'3" to 5'5", approximately 125-135 pounds
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evidence
Lead #3Unknown explosive device thrown through church window
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vehicle
Lead #4Unknown vehicle used by suspects to flee the scene
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Case Information
Case Type:
Cold Case
Status:
Open
Case Number:447
Started:January 23, 2021 at 1:00 AM
Last Updated:April 26, 2026