Monday, 4 Aug 2025
America Age
  • Trending
  • World
  • Politics
  • Opinion
  • Business
    • Economy
    • Real Estate
    • Money
    • Crypto & NFTs
  • Tech
  • Lifestyle
    • Lifestyle
    • Food
    • Travel
    • Fashion / Beauty
    • Art & Books
    • Culture
  • Health
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
Font ResizerAa
America AgeAmerica Age
Search
  • Trending
  • World
  • Politics
  • Opinion
  • Business
    • Economy
    • Real Estate
    • Money
    • Crypto & NFTs
  • Tech
  • Lifestyle
    • Lifestyle
    • Food
    • Travel
    • Fashion / Beauty
    • Art & Books
    • Culture
  • Health
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
Have an existing account? Sign In
Follow US
© 2024 America Age. All Rights Reserved.
America Age > Blog > World > 7-Eleven shooter ended a life that had just turned around
World

7-Eleven shooter ended a life that had just turned around

Enspirers | Editorial Board
Share
7-Eleven shooter ended a life that had just turned around
SHARE

LOS ANGELES (AP) — After years of addiction, Matthew Hirsch was sober. He landed a stable job working overnight shifts at a 7-Eleven in Southern California, lived with his girlfriend in a nearby apartment and spoke to his father every day.

Around 4:15 a.m. Monday, a masked shooter gunned down the 40-year-old clerk inside the convenience store. Authorities say it was one of six robberies by the same man at 7-Eleven stores across the region, senseless attacks that left two dead and three wounded.

The tragedy left Hirsch’s father reeling on Tuesday. Jim Hirsch had long feared his son’s death would come from another heroin overdose.

“I’d walk into his room at night and see needles,” Hirsch told The Associated Press. “Do I throw him out to die under a bridge? Or let him overdose in the house?”

Still, he always had an open-door policy for “Matt” at the home where his son grew up. Matt eventually sobered up as “he slowly straightened himself out” more than a year ago, his father said. He began working at the 7-Eleven in Brea about six months ago, juggling his job and his recovery.

Jim Hirsch was glad his son was employed but worried about him working alone late at night.

“He hadn’t had time to enjoy a normal life,” his father said. “He goes through a struggle for goodness and it ends in a shooting.”

The robberies occurred in a five-hour span early on Monday. Following the deadly robberies, 7-Eleven Inc. urged Los Angeles-area stores to close Monday and Tuesday nights for safety.

Investigators aren’t sure what what led to Hirsch’s death in Brea, or what sparked the robberies in Ontario, Upland, Riverside, Santa Ana and La Habra. Riverside Police Officer Ryan Railsback said it doesn’t seem coincidental that 7-Eleven was targeted on July 11 — or 7/11, the day when the company celebrates its anniversary.

Hirsch was shot to death after authorities believe the gunman earlier gravely wounded a customer in Riverside and then fatally shot Matthew Rule, 24, outside a Santa Ana store. After those three shootings, the suspect then shot two people at a store in La Habra before disappearing

Rule’s aunt said his mother was too distraught Tuesday to speak to a reporter.

Armed robberies also occurred at stores in Ontario and Upland shortly before the shootings. Authorities in those cities on Tuesday confirmed that the crimes they were investigating are linked to the crimes at the other locations.

Authorities in Ontario, Brea and Upland shared images of a masked man wearing what appeared to be the same black sweatshirt with a hood over his head. The sweatshirt had white lettering with green leaves on the front.

The first robbery happened around midnight in Ontario, about 35 miles (56 kilometers) east of Los Angeles. Then, about 45 minutes later, a gunman stole a few items and $400 to $500 in cash from a store in the neighboring city of Upland. About an hour later, the Riverside store was robbed and a customer shot and gravely wounded.

Another shooting occurred around 3:20 a.m. in Santa Ana. There, officers found Rule dead in the 7-Eleven parking lot. The victim did not work at the store, and surveillance video shows the suspect dropping items — believed to be the victim’s belongings while fleeing, police said.

About 40 minutes later, Hirsch was fatally shot and less than an hour later officers discovered two gunshot victims at a store in nearby La Habra. Those two victims are expected to survive.

___

News Researcher Rhonda Shafner in New York contributed.

Share This Article
Twitter Email Copy Link Print
Previous Article Cheney: Trump attempted to contact Jan. 6 witness Cheney: Trump attempted to contact Jan. 6 witness
Next Article Sam Taylor-Johnson to Direct Amy Winehouse Biopic ‘Back to Black’: ‘This Is a Dream’ Sam Taylor-Johnson to Direct Amy Winehouse Biopic ‘Back to Black’: ‘This Is a Dream’

Your Trusted Source for Accurate and Timely Updates!

Our commitment to accuracy, impartiality, and delivering breaking news as it happens has earned us the trust of a vast audience. Stay ahead with real-time updates on the latest events, trends.
FacebookLike
TwitterFollow
InstagramFollow
LinkedInFollow
MediumFollow
QuoraFollow
- Advertisement -
Ad image

Popular Posts

Live Updates: Russia Could Soon Encircle Ukrainian Troops in Sievierodonetsk

LYSYCHANSK, Ukraine — With Russia about to encircle Sievierodonetsk, a city critical to its goal…

By Enspirers | Editorial Board

‘RHOC’ Star Lauri Peterson’s Son Josh Waring’s Explanation for Dying Revealed

It has been practically 5 months since "The Real Housewives of Orange County" star Lauri…

By Enspirers | Editorial Board

Justice secretary says new sentencing plans will result in ‘huge reduction in number of women going to prison’ – UK politics reside

Mahmood says sentencing plans will result in 'enormous discount in variety of ladies going to…

By Enspirers | Editorial Board

Despite Another Covid Surge, Deaths Stay Near Lows

“Overall, the people who’ve been coming through with Covid are much, much less sick than…

By Enspirers | Editorial Board

You Might Also Like

Ukraine welcomes Trump’s nuclear sub transfer, saying it has ‘silenced’ Medvedev – Europe stay
World

Ukraine welcomes Trump’s nuclear sub transfer, saying it has ‘silenced’ Medvedev – Europe stay

By Enspirers | Editorial Board
Australia information dwell: Husic says Harbour Bridge march a ‘wake-up call’ for politicians; flood warnings for NSW
World

Australia information dwell: Husic says Harbour Bridge march a ‘wake-up call’ for politicians; flood warnings for NSW

By Enspirers | Editorial Board
Household of Kenyan girl allegedly murdered by UK troopers criticise defence secretary
World

Household of Kenyan girl allegedly murdered by UK troopers criticise defence secretary

By Enspirers | Editorial Board
Dangerous males drawback: Gareth Ward and Mark Latham go away NSW parliament in unchartered territory
World

Dangerous males drawback: Gareth Ward and Mark Latham go away NSW parliament in unchartered territory

By Enspirers | Editorial Board
America Age
Facebook Twitter Youtube

About US


America Age: Your instant connection to breaking stories and live updates. Stay informed with our real-time coverage across politics, tech, entertainment, and more. Your reliable source for 24/7 news.

Company
  • About Us
  • Newsroom Policies & Standards
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Careers
  • Media & Community Relations
  • WP Creative Group
  • Accessibility Statement
Contact Us
  • Contact Us
  • Contact Customer Care
  • Advertise
  • Licensing & Syndication
  • Request a Correction
  • Contact the Newsroom
  • Send a News Tip
  • Report a Vulnerability
Terms of Use
  • Digital Products Terms of Sale
  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Settings
  • Submissions & Discussion Policy
  • RSS Terms of Service
  • Ad Choices
© 2024 America Age. All Rights Reserved.
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Lost your password?