Chino Hills
Coverage of Chino Hills in the Nexus archive.
- Surviving suspect in Chino Hills kidnap-murder case pleads not guilty in 1st court appearance
The surviving suspect in the kidnapping and killing of a Chino Hills man made his first court appearance on Tuesday and pleaded not guilty to murder charges.
- Chino Hills kidnapping-execution suspect seen for first time committing cowardly act in court
A suspect accused of kidnapping a beloved father, which resulted in the man's execution in the trunk of a car, appeared in court and showed visible shame. The incident is described as a cowardly and sinister act.
- Chino Hills Murder-Kidnapping Tied to Business Dispute, Officials Say
A murder-kidnapping in Chino Hills, Calif., is linked to a business dispute, according to officials. The incident involved an abduction and police chase that occurred last Wednesday in the area.
- Murder charges filed against surviving suspect in Chino Hills kidnapping, execution
Murder charges have been filed against Shukur Aikebaer, the surviving suspect in a Chino Hills kidnapping and deputy-involved shooting. Investigators stated the victim and alleged attackers were business associates, and the sheriff described the incident as a 'calculated act of violence.'
- Surviving suspect in Chino Hills kidnapping-murder case charged
A murder charge was filed against the surviving suspect in the kidnapping and killing of a Chino Hills man. The charge was filed according to officials.
- New details expected in Chino Hills kidnapping-murder case as one suspect set to appear in court
New details are expected in the investigation into the kidnapping and killing of a Chino Hills man. A suspect in the case is set to appear in court.
- Chino Hills kidnapping-murder victim remembered as husband and father of 3
Shukur Aikebaer, a man kidnapped and killed in Chino Hills, is remembered as a husband and father of three. New photos show him with his wife and daughters, and records indicate he and the suspect were involved in lawsuits this year.
- Suspect in deadly Chino Hills kidnapping worked with victim in real estate
The suspect in the deadly Chino Hills kidnapping was a commercial real estate partner of the victim, with whom they had a business dispute, according to an attorney. The incident involved an execution-style killing.
- Suspect in deadly Chino Hills kidnapping worked with victim in real estate
A suspect in a deadly Chino Hills trunk execution was a commercial real estate partner of the victim, with whom they were embroiled in a business dispute, according to an attorney. The suspect and victim worked together in real estate prior to the incident.
- Victim in chilling Chino Hills trunk murder pictured as disturbing details emerge in kidnapping-execution
The victim of the Chino Hills trunk murder has been pictured as additional disturbing details about his kidnapping and execution emerge. The case involves a chilling crime with sinister circumstances surrounding the victim's killing.
- Driver Fatally Shoots Kidnapped Victim in Trunk in Chino Hills
A driver fatally shot a kidnapped victim in the trunk during an abduction and police chase in Chino Hills, an upper-middle-class community near the eastern edge of Los Angeles County.
- Suspected kidnapper killed by police after he killed a victim in the trunk of his car, deputies say
A suspected kidnapper was killed by police after he shot and killed a victim in the trunk of his car in California. Deputies pulled over the suspect's vehicle, where the driver opened the trunk and fired at the person inside before engaging officers. The passenger surrendered and was arrested, while no deputies were injured.
- Suspected kidnapper killed by police after he killed a victim in the trunk of his car, deputies say
A suspected kidnapper was killed by police after he fatally shot a victim in the trunk of his car in Chino Hills, California. Deputies pursued the suspect's vehicle, and after he opened the trunk and fired at the victim, he engaged in a shootout with officers. The passenger was arrested, and no deputies were injured. All individuals involved are in their 60s.
- Suspects identified, new details released in Chino Hills kidnapping, execution
New details were released in a Chino Hills kidnapping and execution case, identifying both suspects and the victim. The incident resulted in the deaths of the victim and one suspect.
- Chino Hills kidnapping, deadly shooting investigation expands into Irvine
A violent kidnapping in Chino Hills ended with the shooting deaths of both the victim and suspect, prompting an expanded investigation into Orange County. The San Bernardino Sheriff's Department served a warrant near Benchmark, Crossover, related to the homicide.
- Mystery around Chino Hills execution of man inside trunk while cops watched deepens as investigators provide update
Investigators are examining a suspect's execution of a Chino Hills man in front of police, who responded with gunfire. The case remains a mystery as authorities provide updates.
- Deputies serve search warrant at Irvine home in connection to Chino Hills kidnapping, shooting
Irvine police served a search warrant at a home overnight as part of an expanded investigation into a deadly shooting and kidnapping in Chino Hills.
- Suspect killed by deputies in Chino Hills after executing kidnapped victim inside car trunk
A suspect was killed by deputies in Chino Hills after he shot and killed a kidnapped man inside his car trunk. The incident occurred on July 29 when deputies responded to reports of gunshots and screaming.
- Police fatally shoot suspect in deadly California kidnapping
On Wednesday night in Chino Hills, California, deputies fatally shot a suspect after a deadly kidnapping. Authorities are working to determine the full details of the incident, as reported by Carter Evans.
- Chino Hills suspect killed by deputies after shooting victim in trunk
An alleged shooting suspect in Chino Hills opened a car trunk during a brief pursuit and shot a man inside before being fatally shot by deputies. Deputies also arrested a second man during the incident in a residential neighborhood on Monteverde Drive.
- Man shot by sheriff's deputies after body found in trunk in Chino Hills
San Bernardino County sheriff's deputies shot a man after discovering a body in the trunk of a car in Chino Hills. The incident occurred during a police investigation into the discovery of the deceased individual.
- FBI serves search warrants at locations tied to San Bernardino County supervisor
The FBI served search warrants at multiple Inland Empire locations linked to a San Bernardino County supervisor. One location was a home in the 3000 block of Biscayne Street in Chino Hills tied to Supervisor Curt Hagman.
- Proposed widening of Highway 142 in Chino Hills sparks concern among residents
The proposed widening of Highway 142 in Chino Hills has raised concerns among residents and commuters, who rely on the route as a critical connection between Chino Hills and Orange County. The highway, which passes through Chino Hills State Park, offers scenic views but is seen as essential for regional travel.
- Former Arcadia mayor pleads guilty to acting as a secret agent for China
Eileen Wang, the former mayor of Arcadia, pleaded guilty to acting as an illegal foreign agent of China. Prosecutors stated she and Yaoning 'Mike' Sun promoted pro-People’s Republic of China propaganda between 2020 and 2022. Sun previously pleaded guilty to the same charge in 2025.
- Truck stolen from San Gabriel Valley animal rescue organization during fire response
A truck was stolen from the Inland Valley Humane Society & SPCA's San Gabriel campus while staff members were responding to the Grand Fire in Chino Hills. The stolen truck is a stake bed truck and is vital to the organization's operations. The theft was caught on surveillance video.
- Investigators reveal cause of Grand Fire in San Bernardino County
Fire investigators determined the cause of the Grand Fire in San Bernardino County, which scorched 30 acres and threatened hundreds of homes after igniting near the Chino Hills intersection. The fire erupted on Wednesday around 7:15 p.m. Fire officials deployed a massive response to combat the blaze.
- Grand fire burns in Chino Hills, spurring evacuation orders
A vegetation fire ignited near Grand Avenue Park in Chino Hills, prompting evacuation orders on Wednesday evening. The fire started around 7 p.m. and affected the surrounding area.
- Grand Fire forces mandatory evacuations in San Bernardino County
A brush fire known as the Grand Fire is being battled by firefighters in San Bernardino County, prompting mandatory evacuations. The fire was first reported near the Chino Hills intersection of Grand Avenue and Pleasant Hill Drive at 7:13 p.m. and quickly grew to about 30 acres.