"(The suspect) jumped out of the car and it looked like he shot some rounds off when he got out of the car," Dan Zito, who said he was only feet away from the crash, said. "And (the police) returned some fire at him, but he ran straight in [to the Trader Joe’s]." … [Read more...] about Pursuit Ends With Gunshots, Barricade at Trader Joe’s in Silver Lake
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Barricaded Suspect at LA Trader Joe’s Taken Into Custody
They were among the dozens of terrified workers and customers caught up in the rampage by a man accused of shooting his grandmother and girlfriend in South Los Angeles before leading police on a car chase and getting into a gunbattle with police that ended in a hostage crisis at the Trader Joe's. … [Read more...] about Barricaded Suspect at LA Trader Joe’s Taken Into Custody
Gunman takes hostages at Trader Joe’s in LA and shoots woman dead as terrified shoppers climb out windows
He said: "I was walking in when a car crashed running from the police crashed into street lamp in front of the entrance. Gunman got out and started shooting at the cops. I hid behind a retaining wall with three cops until they had me crawl out." … [Read more...] about Gunman takes hostages at Trader Joe’s in LA and shoots woman dead as terrified shoppers climb out windows
LAPD confirms Trader Joe’s worker killed by officer’s bullet
Gene Evin Atkins appears for the first time in Los Angeles Superior court in Los Angeles Tuesday, July 24, 2018. Police say Atkins shot his grandmother seven times, kidnapped his 17-year-old girlfriend and shot at officers as they chased his car and then as he ran into the Trader Joe's in the city's Silver Lake section on Saturday afternoon. Police Chief Michel Moore said a store worker, Melyda Corado, was killed by a police officer's bullet as Atkins exchanged gunfire with officers as he ran into the store. Prosecutors say Atkins is being charged with murder under a legal rule that his actions set into motion a series of events leading to Corado being killed. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes) … [Read more...] about LAPD confirms Trader Joe’s worker killed by officer’s bullet
Victim’s family criticizes ‘edited’ shooting footage from LAPD
Department spokesman Josh Rubenstein didn’t immediately return a message seeking comment. He’s one of the department officials who directly addresses viewers in the new video, saying it’s meant to help the public “gain a better understanding of what occurred that afternoon based on what we know right now.” … [Read more...] about Victim’s family criticizes ‘edited’ shooting footage from LAPD
