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Advisory:
*UPDATE* $100K REWARD OFFER in Manhunt for Suspect in Ambush Shooting of 2 LA
Sheriff’s Deputies #Compton
Los Angeles County
Sheriff's Homicide investigators are continuing to investigate the
circumstances surrounding the shooting of two LASD deputies. The incident was
reported Saturday, September 12, 2020, at approximately 6:58 p.m., at the MLK
Transit Center in Compton.
A lone gunman ambushed
two of our deputies last night. The suspect approached the vehicle from
behind and fired several rounds from his firearm at the deputies, striking
them. The deputies sustained critical injuries.
The suspect is
described as a male Black 28-30 years-old, wearing dark clothing.
The Los Angeles County
Board of Supervisors has authorized a $100,000 reward for information leading
to the arrest and conviction of the suspect.
There is no additional
information available at this time.
Anyone with information
about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's
Department's Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500.
If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime
Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use your smartphone by
downloading the “P3 Tips” Mobile APP on Google play or the Apple App Store or
by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org
Forwarded by:
Deputy Trina
Schrader
Sheriff's Information Bureau
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
211 West Temple Street,
Los Angeles California 90012
http://www.lasd.org
213-229-1700
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ORIGINAL PRESS
RELEASE IS AS FOLLOWS:
DATE: Saturday, September 12, 2020
TIME: Approx 7:00 P.M.
LOCATION: Compton Blue Line Station, 275 N. Willowbrook Avenue, Compton
SUSPECT: Male
UNIT: Homicide Bureau – Lieutenant Dean
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau detectives are investigating the
ambush shooting of two sheriff’s deputies who were shot multiple times during
an ambush while seated in their patrol vehicle at the Compton Blue Line
Station located at 275 North Willowbrook Avenue in Compton.
Preliminary investigation has revealed that the attack, which was captured on
surveillance video, shows the male suspect sneak up to the patrol vehicle
before firing multiple rounds through the front passenger window.
The suspect then ran from the scene.
The suspect has been described as a dark skinned male.
Both deputies were struck multiple times in the upper torso. They were
transported to a local hospital and remain in critical condition.
The investigation is ongoing and there is no additional information available
at this time.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los
Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Homicide Bureau at (323)
890-5500. If you wish to remain anonymous, call “LA Crime Stoppers” by
dialing 800-222-TIPS (8477), using your smartphone by downloading the “P3
MOBILE APP” on Google play or the App Store, or using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org
Authored by:
Juanita Navarro-Suarez, Deputy
Sheriff's Information Bureau - Newsroom
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
211 West Temple Street,
Los Angeles California 90012
213-229-1700
Website: http://www.lasd.org
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