Officers found him outside with the knife still in hand, video from the officers’ body worn cameras shows. The officers issued commands to the suspect to drop the knife.
Read More →The video shows an officer identified as Officer Zhu tackling the suspect but then he flips over on top of Zhu. One of the officers is heard shouting "He's got my gun!" while other officers are struggling with the man.
Read More →"The suspect presented a weapon, it was a firearm. We believe it may have actually been the officer's either primary or secondary firearm," said Sergeant Henry Hsu with the Fountain Valley Police Department.
Read More →During the stop, a man identified by police as 32-year-old Chandler Grillone, approached the officer’s vehicle while the officer was checking the pickup driver’s information. The officer sprang out of his vehicle and asked Grillone what he was doing.
Read More →Elijah Hadley, 17, was reportedly shot 19 times during the deputy’s response. Hadley was found to toss an airsoft pistol to the side before he was fatally shot.
Read More →"During the struggle the suspect fired, discharged, his gun at the officers and the officers returned fire, striking the suspect,” Chief Pamela Smith said.
Read More →The wounded officers have been identified as Officer Jacobie Jordan and Officer Joseph Rodrigue. Both men were shot in the thigh. Officer Rodrigue also suffered a fractured shoulder.
Read More →Eric Hessler, who works as an attorney for the Police Association of New Orleans, commended the actions of law enforcement during the incident.
Read More →“Individuals on Facebook have made veiled threats or vague threats, stating that ‘let us find out and the officers will pay’ and they use the little blood drop emojis. People have posted pictures of addresses and homes,” union president Brian Lucey said.
Read More →The pursuit ended when the suspect got out and ran from the stolen truck. Sheriff's deputies chased the suspect on foot and deployed K-9 Obie to chase him down
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