CA - Two LA County sheriff's deputies, in cruiser, ambushed & shot, Compton, 12 Sept 2020 *arrest*

[GoBuckeyes]

Paraphrased:
The man is described... 28-30 years old, wearing dark clothing, possible getaway driver in a black Mercedes sedan, possible gang connection.

Wonder if the female officer gave that description or if it's due to video. That's very specific on the age range. It's very impressive that she was able to keep her composure, get out of the vehicle, get a description, and then apply a tourniquet to her colleague's wounds - all while being shot in the face and both arms. I'm also very impressed by her husband. He managed to go to the hospital after the shooting and not inflict any harm on those wishing her dead.

 

[dotr]

VIDEO and PICS, WARNING GRAPHIC.
Hero LA deputy shot during ambush called for help as she applied tourniquet to partner | Daily Mail Online

 

[Cappuccino]

Paraphrased:
The man is described... 28-30 years old, wearing dark clothing, possible getaway driver in a black Mercedes sedan, possible gang connection.

I wonder if it was some kind of gang initiation thing?

 

[dotr]

I wonder if it was some kind of gang initiation thing?

Possible, it could even be that the perp was paid to do it, speculation, fwiw, imo.

 

[lonetraveler]

Wonder if the female officer gave that description or if it's due to video. That's very specific on the age range. It's very impressive that she was able to keep her composure, get out of the vehicle, get a description, and then apply a tourniquet to her colleague's wounds - all while being shot in the face and both arms. I'm also very impressed by her husband. He managed to go to the hospital after the shooting and not inflict any harm on those wishing her dead.

Hopefully, security videos caught the license plate number on the black Mercedes.

 

[dotr]

Hero LA deputy ambushed in Compton is former librarian who graduated from Police Academy last year | Daily Mail Online

DailyMail.com spoke to Claudia Apolinar’s 65-year-old father Adolfo who confirmed she was in a stable condition as he held a bedside vigil for her in hospital

''Despite taking multiple bullets – one to the face and several to her upper torso – Claudia, 31, managed to get her partner to safety, apply a tourniquet and radio for help.''

''Lead investigating officer Lt Brandon Dean told DailyMail.com that both Claudia and her 24-year-old partner are in stable condition in hospital.

‘By the grace of God they’re both going to pull through. They’re obviously pretty injured and it’s going to be life-altering but they’re in stable condition,’ he said.

The lieutenant praised the two deputies’ ‘will to survive, their will to protect each other, their will to protect the public.’ ''

 

[squareandrabbet]

Pretty girl. Librarians are tough! Glad it looks as if both will recover. Shot in the jaw... I would probably have just fainted.

 

[Rocco]

I have a feeling it won't be long before they catch the shooter.

What's the sentence for 2 counts of attempted murder of a police officer in Calif.?

 

[Sillybilly]

This thread is dedicated to discussing THIS particular crime.

Please don't bring in other cases or articles that lead to, or have the potential to lead to, political or racially charged discussion. It makes the thread very difficult for us to moderate due to the related social justice issues involved. Those issues will never be resolved through discussion at Websleuths.

Discuss the elements of this crime and the existing reward that is offered without bringing in the Sheriff's challenge for contributions by others.

 

[Rocco]

Wonder if the female officer gave that description or if it's due to video. That's very specific on the age range. It's very impressive that she was able to keep her composure, get out of the vehicle, get a description, and then apply a tourniquet to her colleague's wounds - all while being shot in the face and both arms. I'm also very impressed by her husband. He managed to go to the hospital after the shooting and not inflict any harm on those wishing her dead.

Did you happen to notice in the video there's someone standing in the street, or crossing the street, right in the area where the shooter ran? Maybe that person was able to provide a description.

 

[Rocco]

BBM:

Has it been reported whether or not the officers were wearing body cams?

If so, I'm hoping bodycams captured clear images of the shooter.

Do they have their body cams turned on when they're not on a call?

 

[Clair Louise]

Do they have their body cams turned on when they're not on a call?

Where they not on call?

 

[Rocco]

Where they not on call?

If they were, nothing has been reported about the call that I've seen.

The information I've seen reported is:
LOS ANGELES - Authorities searched Sunday for a gunman who shot and critically wounded two Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies who were sitting in their squad car - an apparent ambush that drew a reward for information .

 

[GoBuckeyes]

Where they not on call?

While they were on duty, it doesn't seem like they were on a call at the time of the shootings.

 

[GoBuckeyes]

VIDEO and PICS, WARNING GRAPHIC.
Hero LA deputy shot during ambush called for help as she applied tourniquet to partner | Daily Mail Online

Wow!! They made that look like just another day at the office. So brave!

 

[GoBuckeyes]

Wow!! They made that look like just another day at the office. So brave!

Anyone know the make and model of their patrol vehicle? TIA

 

[dgfred]

Paraphrased:
The man is described... 28-30 years old, wearing dark clothing, possible getaway driver in a black Mercedes sedan, possible gang connection.

At first glance and stuff:
It looked like a female to me... height, hips, and the way the person ran away. Not by any means sure tho.

 

[dotr]

At first glance and stuff:
It looked like a female to me... height, hips, and the way the person ran away. Not by any means sure tho.

That was suggested earlier in the thread and must say that i agree the person does appear to be, but is not necessarily, a chubby female.
Wondering how they concluded the age was 28?
Then again, the shot deputy , managed to keep her wits, so maybe it was she who gave the description of the shooter?
speculation, imo.
Los Angeles County Sheriff tells deputies to watch each other's back as search goes on for shooter


ABC News
Los Angeles County Sheriff tells deputies to watch each other's back as search goes on for shooter
''Surveillance video released by the sheriff's department showed an individual dressed in black shorts, a dark jacket and wielding a pistol walk up to the patrol vehicle and open fire without warning through the passenger-side window.The shooter, who authorities said is believed to be Black and 28 to 30 years old, ran to a black four-door sedan and sped away, authorities said.''

 

[JudgeJoe]

At first glance and stuff:
It looked like a female to me... height, hips, and the way the person ran away. Not by any means sure tho.

That was suggested earlier in the thread and must say that i agree the person does appear to be, but is not necessarily, a chubby female.
Wondering how they concluded the age was 28?
Then again, the shot deputy , managed to keep her wits, so maybe it was she who gave the description of the shooter?
speculation, imo.
Los Angeles County Sheriff tells deputies to watch each other's back as search goes on for shooter


ABC News
Los Angeles County Sheriff tells deputies to watch each other's back as search goes on for shooter
''Surveillance video released by the sheriff's department showed an individual dressed in black shorts, a dark jacket and wielding a pistol walk up to the patrol vehicle and open fire without warning through the passenger-side window.The shooter, who authorities said is believed to be Black and 28 to 30 years old, ran to a black four-door sedan and sped away, authorities said.''

Yep. I was the one that said chubby female. Didn’t mean as an insult either. Perp has curvy, meaty legs & a thick middle & not very tall. Not a manly or aggressive gait. Who knows- we might be surprised when an arrest is made. There are female gang members. Jmo

 

[JudgeJoe]

Closest thing to an update on deputies condition. Some new/ clarifying info as well.
Los Angeles deputy saved her partner’s life after Compton shooting while bleeding from a wound to her face – East Bay Times