CA - Christopher Dorner kills 4 in tri-county rampage, Feb 2013 - #1

[Cazzie]

Somehow I doubt that either of those injured ladies bore a resemblance to the reported 270-pound dude. I guess it's possible.

Were they told to stop and drop before getting fired on?

 

[Kimster]

I'm sick to my stomach over this situation. I grew up and lived in Corona for about 20 years. My dad is a doctor and his office is almost right in the middle of where the two Riverside cops were ambushed. I have a sister in high school extremely close to the location of this morning's first shooting.

I'm praying that this guy is apprehended as quickly as possible. I just want to hear that the threat has been mitigated at least somewhat. This one hits way too close to home for me.

I'm praying for those who've been affected by this tragedy in any way. :heartbeat:

One of my dear friends I've known for 30 years lives in Corona. I wish I would hear from her.

 

[wfgodot]

Eight-year anniversary of his LAPD hiring today. Tonight may be vicious, pray God not.

 

[Herding Cats]

Breaking: Burnt out Titan in Big Bear found. (Breaking FOX11) Just north of Big Bear/Bear Mountain ski resort. CORRECTION: vehicle still burning.

They have investigators there now, and are moving very cautiously. Working on assumption Dorner is in the area.

Weather will get nasty tonight; snow is expected in that area tonight.

Heavily forested area. Lots of places to hide.

God Bless each and every one involved in this, and please keep all LE safe during this manhunt.

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ETA: And a pursuit going on, unknown if related. Down towards Long Beach

ETA: tweeting LE believes this is Dorner's truck. Area residents are very concerned, lots of cabins in the area, great area to hole up and hide.

 

[Kimster]

Breaking: Burnt out Titan in Big Bear found.

Oh wow! One of my favorite places in the whole wide world!

They need to FIND HIM! raying:

 

[IHAVENOCLUE]

Kai would smash-smash-sa-mash his head with a hatchet and otherwise go all anti-Christ on him.

Go Kai!!! :viking:

 

[bookboarder]

One of my dear friends I've known for 30 years lives in Corona. I wish I would hear from her.

I feel you. So far, I've had a little bit of communication from my family. My little sister is at school and I'm very concerned about her well-being as I can only imagine what this depraved lunatic will do next.

I am horrified seeing my "home" [I'm only 32 so my real growing up years were in that area] on TV in the background of live updates from the area. My parents are both at work within a block or so of the Riverside attacks.

I think I'm going to be sick.

 

[Lois Lane]

Who shot the 2 "older female" newspaper deliver persons? LE or the perp?)

LE, according to Chief Beck.

Police shot and wounded two people who were in a vehicle that matched the description of the truck of an ex-LAPD officer wanted in a deadly rampage, LAPD Chief Charlie Beck confirmed on Thursday.

Neither shooting involved Dorner, 33, who remains at large, according to police.

http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/l...aken-ID-in-Ex-Officers-Manhunt-190238221.html

There were two shooting incidents in Torrance this morning.

Two people injured in one. No injuries in the other.

 

[Cazzie]

:sigh: I guess we're sposed to write all this chit off as collateral damage.

Clearly, I don't have all the info. But just think if you were one of the newspaper deliver persons (or their family). Wow!

Hopefully there is a huge internal investigation, and an external one, as well.

JMO.

 

[Joe Friday]

Burned out vehicle similar to suspects vehicle found.

 

[Elley Mae]

:sigh: I guess we're sposed to write all this chit off as collateral damage.

Clearly, I don't have all the info. But just think if you were one of the newspaper deliver persons (or their family). Wow!

Hopefully there is a huge internal investigation, and an external one, as well.

JMO.

I was thinking the same, I wonder if they are rookies.

 

[i.b.nora]

I feel you. So far, I've had a little bit of communication from my family. My little sister is at school and I'm very concerned about her well-being as I can only imagine what this depraved lunatic will do next.

I am horrified seeing my "home" [I'm only 32 so my real growing up years were in that area] on TV in the background of live updates from the area. My parents are both at work within a block or so of the Riverside attacks.

I think I'm going to be sick.

I think he is long gone from Riverside.

 

[Reader]

http://www.centurylink.net/news/read.php?rip_id=<[email protected]>&ps=931

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Thousands of police officers throughout Southern California and Nevada hunted Thursday for a disgruntled former Los Angeles officer wanted for going on a deadly shooting rampage that he warned in an online posting would target those on the force who wrong him, authorities said.

Authorities issued a statewide "officer safety warning" and police were sent to protect people named in the posting that was believed to be written by the fired officer, Christopher Dorner, who has military training. Among those mentioned were members of the Los Angeles Police Department.

"I will bring unconventional and asymmetrical warfare to those in LAPD uniform whether on or off duty," said the manifesto.

Dorner has available multiple weapons including an assault rifle, said police Chief Charlie Beck, who urged Dorner to surrender.

"Nobody else needs to die," he said.

More than 40 protection details were assigned to possible targets of Dorner. Police spokesman Cmdr. Andrew Smith said he couldn't remember a larger manhunt by the department.................

Beck detailed Dorner's alleged crimes in an usual press conference in an underground room at police headquarters, where extra security was deployed. The chief said there had been a "night of extreme tragedy in the Los Angeles area" and that all measures were being implemented to ensure officer safety.

Police said Dorner, 33, implicated himself in the couple's killings with the multi-page "manifesto."

A Facebook post believed written by Dorner said he knew he would be vilified by the LAPD and the news media, but that "unfortunately, this is a necessary evil that I do not enjoy but must partake and complete for substantial change to occur within the LAPD and reclaim my name.".................

"We're asking our officers to be extraordinarily cautious just as we're asking the public to be extraordinarily cautious with this guy. He's already demonstrated he has a propensity for shooting innocent people," said Smith, the LAPD commander..........more.........

BBM- how about re-name your name to murderer....

 

[Herding Cats]

I agree, IBNora...he's long gone from Riverside.

This is starting to remind me of the Night Stalker times...lots of scared folks, lots of police activity. I am thankful I have a few big dogs, and other means to handle myself if the need arises.

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[Lois Lane]

Somehow I doubt that either of those injured ladies bore a resemblance to the reported 270-pound dude. I guess it's possible.

Were they told to stop and drop before getting fired on?

Too soon to know, IMO.

Interesting photo, though.

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2013/02/ex-cop-manhunt-newspaper-delivery-women-shot.html

 

[Kimster]

I just heard from my friend in Corona and they are fine! :great:

She said the helicopters woke them up at 5:30AM and they've been glued to the news all day.

 

[i.b.nora]

"In the weeks leading up to his alleged shootings that left three dead and another wounded, former LAPD officer Christopher Jordan Dorner is thought of have stalked some of those named in a manifesto he is believed to have posted online, law enforcement sources told The Times.

Authorities were involved in a massive manhunt for Dorner, 33, and issued alerts across California and Nevada for the former cop, who is suspected of killing a couple in Orange County earlier this week and fatally shooting a Riverside police officer Thursday morning.

Dorner is suspected of visiting the homes of some of those named in the manifesto as he allegedly plotted out his attacks, according to the sources."

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"They declined to provide additional details on Dorner's alleged visits, saying they did not want to compromise the ongoing investigation.

The Los Angeles Police Department had dispatched units across the area to protect at least 40 officers and others named in the rambling manifesto that Dorner allegedly posted online."

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2013/02/ex-lapd-cop-allegedly-stalked-victims.html

 

[WI1987]

I was thinking the same, I wonder if they are rookies.

Law enforcement officers receive very limited firearms training. The average civilian shooter (non LE) is a far better shot than your average cop.

That being said, this nutcase is far, far away from Riverside ... I wouldent be surprised if he is already in Mexico by now. Dident he already try and steal a boat to escape?

 

[i.b.nora]

Too soon to know, IMO.

Interesting photo, though.

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2013/02/ex-cop-manhunt-newspaper-delivery-women-shot.html

Holy Smokes!!! Shoot first, ask questions later.

 

[Herding Cats]

Pursuit ended safely, unconnected to Dorner.

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