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Sunday September 13th, 2020 :: 01:22 p.m. PDT

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*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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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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