Gunman opens fire in LAPD station, wounding one officer

[alp227]

Last edited Tue Apr 8, 2014, 03:25 AM - Edit history (1)

Source: LA Times

A gunman walked into a Los Angeles Police Department station lobby Monday night and opened fire, wounding one officer in an exchange of gunfire.

The male suspect, who was not identified, was wounded when two officers returned fire inside the West Bureau Traffic lobby in Mid-City, police said.

The officer was hit multiple times, with several of the rounds striking his vest and one bullet passing through his left arm, Cmdr. Dennis Kato said. He was in stable condition, Kato said.

The suspect was also hit multiple times and was in critical condition, undergoing surgery, he said.


Read more: http://www.latimes.com/local/la-me-0408-cop-shooting-20140408,0,7075426.story

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But i thought criminals targeted GUN FREE ZONES not police stations!

[Corey_Baker08]

1. Tragic Situation. This Was The Plot On Last Weeks CSI...

only it was the Las Vegas Police Department. I doubt theres any connection but idk...

[tofuandbeer]

3. That is interesting, though. Thanks.

[Corey_Baker08]

8. Ur Welcome, It Was The First Thing That Came To My Mind...

[freshwest]

2. Hope everyone lives to tell the tale. At least it wasn't you know who showing up. n/t

[tofuandbeer]

4. Sounds like suicide by police. That's nuts!

[Hip_Flask]

7. If so he failed at that as well...

[bemildred]

5. It's the american way to settle things. That's why we have guns. nt

[geomon666]

6. Guns are so awesome n/t