Suspect Shoots at Deputy in Compton, Deputy Returns Gunfire
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Homicide detectives are continuing their investigation into a Deputy-Involved Shooting that occurred at Bullis Road & Orchard Avenue, Compton, on Sunday, June 24, 2012, at 12:42 P.M.
The incident began when the deputy attempted to contact the suspect at the intersection of Bullis Road and Orchard Avenue, in Compton. The suspect assaulted the deputy and fled on foot. The suspect, who was in possession of a handgun, ran into the nearby Compton Fashion Center.
The deputy requested backup from Compton Sheriff's Station deputies, contacted a security officer at the location and advised him of the armed suspect, and that the suspect had entered the shopping center.
The deputy and security officer proceeded to look for the suspect when they saw him exit the mall through an exit door located on the east side of the center.
As the deputy and security officer exited out the same door, the suspect fired multiple rounds from his handgun, missing them.
Both the deputy and security officer returned fire. The suspect was struck in the upper body.
The suspect was transported to a local hospital where he is listed in critical condition.
The suspect's handgun was recovered at the scene.
Whenever a Deputy Involved Shooting occurs involving Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies and it results in the wounding of a suspect, multiple independent investigations immediately begin at the scene. These include separate investigations by the Office of the Los Angeles County District Attorney in addition to investigations by Sheriff's Homicide Bureau and Internal Affairs Bureau. Attorneys with the Los Angeles Office of Independent Review also respond to the scene and have full access to the facts know to the Sheriff's Department throughout every phase of these investigations. Once concluded, every aspect of the shooting is reviewed by the Sheriff's Executive Force Review Committee.
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), or texting the letters TIPLA plus your tip to CRIMES (274637), or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org
Compton Sheriff's Station
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By:
Deputy Tony Moore
Captain Mike Parker
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First News Release sent: Thursday June 24, 2012 :: 03:22 p.m. PDT
Deputy Involved Shooting in Compton. Suspect hit, No Deputies injured; Investigation Ongoing (Log 160)
Hi SHB Group,
TITLE: Deputy Involved Shooting Investigation, Compton (Log 160)
DATE: Sunday, June 24, 2012
TIME: 12:42 P.M.
LOCATION:
Bullis Road & Orchard Avenue, Compton
SUSPECT: male Hispanic adult
UNIT: Homicide Bureau, Lieutenant Francisco
NARRATIVE:
Sheriff's Homicide Bureau detectives are en route to Bullis Road and Orchard Avenue, Compton, to investigate the circumstances surrounding a deputy involved shooting. No deputies were injured and there are no outstanding suspects.
The suspect has been transported to a local hospital; his condition is not known.
There is no further information at this time.
Whenever an Officer Involved Shooting occurs involving Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies and it results in the wounding of a suspect, multiple independent investigations immediately begin at the scene. These include separate investigations by the Office of the Los Angeles County District Attorney in addition to investigations by Sheriff's Homicide Bureau and Internal Affairs Bureau. Attorneys with the Los Angeles Office of Independent Review also respond to the scene and have full access to the facts know to the Sheriff's Department throughout every phase of these investigations. Once concluded, every aspect of the shooting is reviewed by the Sheriff's Executive Force Review Committee.
Authored by:
Mark Pope, Deputy
Sheriff's Headquarters Bureau - Newsroom
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