"I was working in the backroom, heard screaming and gunfire, ran upstairs, grabbed a couple co-workers, made my way to into a back section of the storage area upstairs," Gerace told CBS2. "I grabbed an emergency ladder, barricaded the hallway, grabbed a weapon, put the ladder out the window, and just tried to get the attention of a SWAT officer." … [Read more...] about He escapes the Trader Joe’s shooting, then stays to help others survive
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Pursuit Ends With Gunshots, Barricade at Trader Joe’s in Silver Lake
Police pulled a woman from the car that led police on a chase starting in the Hollywood area. The driver barricaded himself inside a Trader Joes’ in Silver Lake, with multiple shots being fired at the scene. Live updates: https://t.co/TxoO6jcdJApic.twitter.com/4AXtmh735B … [Read more...] about Pursuit Ends With Gunshots, Barricade at Trader Joe’s in Silver Lake
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
Los Angeles Police Chief Michel Moore, right, and others watch a video from police body and car cameras during news conference at police headquarters Tuesday, July 24, 2018, in Los Angeles, where Moore announced that a store worker killed in a gun battle before a suspect took hostages in a crowded supermarket was hit by a police officer's bullet. The employee, Melyda Corado, 27, was leaving the store Saturday, July 21, as the suspect, Gene Evin Atkins, 28, was going into the store after firing two rounds officers pursuing him, Moore told reporters. The two officers each fired back at Atkins and one of their rounds went through one of Corado's arms and into her body. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon) … [Read more...] about LAPD confirms Trader Joe’s worker killed by officer’s bullet
