Richard D’Ambra, aged 68, tragically lost his life on October 6, 2021, in San Dimas, California. The incident occurred in the 200 block of South Valley Center Avenue, where Richard was visiting his mother. According to reports, Richard was shot and killed by his younger brother, Joseph D’Ambra, who was 62 years old at the time. The shooting took place shortly after 7 p.m. and was the result of personal issues between the two brothers.
Joseph arrived at the family home with the intent to confront and ultimately shoot Richard. After the fatal shooting, Joseph proceeded to another location in San Dimas, where he shot into the car of another brother, although no one was injured in that incident.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department launched an immediate investigation into the shooting. Joseph D’Ambra was identified as the primary suspect and was sought by authorities. He was described as armed and dangerous, and a manhunt ensued. Joseph was eventually located and arrested by deputies at the San Bernardino sheriff’s Victorville station. He was booked on suspicion of murder and held without bail at the Twin Towers Correctional Facility in Los Angeles.
The case garnered significant attention due to the familial nature of the crime and the subsequent manhunt. Joseph D’Ambra faced charges of murder for the death of his brother Richard. The investigation revealed that the shooting stemmed from longstanding personal issues within the family, although specific details of these issues were not disclosed by authorities. The legal proceedings against Joseph D’Ambra were closely monitored, and he remained in custody as the case progressed through the judicial system.
