Westminster man wanted for allegedly shooting his girlfriend

Abdul Rashad Bynum, a resident of Westminster, is believed to have shot his girlfriend during an argument on Monday, at around 5:30 p.m., at a home located at the 15100 block of Vermont St., southwest of Bolsa and Goldenwest, according to the O.C. Register.

Bynum, 31-years-old, fled from the scene after allegedly shooting his girlfriend. She was taken to a local hospital with injuries described as non-life threatening.

Bynum allegedly pulled out a gun during an argument with the victim. She and other family members hid from Bynum inside a bedroom.

Bynum allegedly shot one round through the bedroom door, striking his girlfriend. He is now wanted on a charge of attempted murder.

There were no other victims.

Bynum took off in a black Chrysler 300 sedan with the license plate number 7CGP801. He is said to stand 5-feet, 10-inches tall, and weighs 200 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. He has a thick Jamaican accent and should be considered armed and dangerous.

If you have information about Bynum’s whereabouts please call 911, or Detective J. Wilson at the Westminster Police Department at 714-548-3212 or Orange County Crime Stoppers at 1-855-TIPS-OCCS.