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Posted on Wed, Feb. 25, 2004
Fatal shooting by LA police during car chase under investigation
Associated Press
LOS ANGELES - Three police officers who shot and killed a burglary suspect at the end of a car chase that was broadcast live on TV stations remain on active duty, a police spokesman said Wednesday.
The district attorney's office and police are investigating the shooting as part of standard procedure. No action has been taken against Officers Manuel Solis, Arturo Ramirez and Carlos Ocegueda, police spokesman Jason Lee said.
Messages left for the officers at their respective substations were not immediately returned and the union that represents the officers declined to comment.
Police began chasing Nicholas Hans Killinger early Monday after he allegedly tied up a gas station attendant and stole $180.
After a 90-minute chase that was covered by television news helicopters, Killinger, 23, was shot by Los Angeles police in front of Santa Monica High School. He died about an hour later, authorities said.
"The suspect could have ended this situation at any time," Lt. Art Miller said. "But instead he chose to reverse his car into the officers."
Killinger's car rolled backward into two police vehicles after he couldn't complete a U-turn. The officers fired about 11 rounds into the rear window of his car.
A police spokeswoman, Officer Adriana Sanchez, said Wednesday that several of those shots hit Killinger. An autopsy conducted on Tuesday revealed that Killinger died of multiple gunshot wounds, said coroner's spokesman David Campbell.
Investigators noted prior to the autopsy that Killinger had at least 10 gunshot wounds, Campbell said.
At least two local news stations broadcast the shooting as it happened, and more than five aired footage.
Solis, 30, was awarded the Police Department's Medal for Valor after a 1998 shootout in which he helped his wounded partner to safety.
Police Chief William J. Bratton said investigators will conduct a separate investigation to determine whether the officers followed department guidelines. He has been trying to limit Los Angeles police from shooting at vehicles that pose a threat. Other departments, citing a danger to bystanders, have banned the practice.
Posted on Wed, Feb. 25, 2004
Fatal shooting by LA police during car chase under investigation
Associated Press
LOS ANGELES - Three police officers who shot and killed a burglary suspect at the end of a car chase that was broadcast live on TV stations remain on active duty, a police spokesman said Wednesday.
The district attorney's office and police are investigating the shooting as part of standard procedure. No action has been taken against Officers Manuel Solis, Arturo Ramirez and Carlos Ocegueda, police spokesman Jason Lee said.
Messages left for the officers at their respective substations were not immediately returned and the union that represents the officers declined to comment.
Police began chasing Nicholas Hans Killinger early Monday after he allegedly tied up a gas station attendant and stole $180.
After a 90-minute chase that was covered by television news helicopters, Killinger, 23, was shot by Los Angeles police in front of Santa Monica High School. He died about an hour later, authorities said.
"The suspect could have ended this situation at any time," Lt. Art Miller said. "But instead he chose to reverse his car into the officers."
Killinger's car rolled backward into two police vehicles after he couldn't complete a U-turn. The officers fired about 11 rounds into the rear window of his car.
A police spokeswoman, Officer Adriana Sanchez, said Wednesday that several of those shots hit Killinger. An autopsy conducted on Tuesday revealed that Killinger died of multiple gunshot wounds, said coroner's spokesman David Campbell.
Investigators noted prior to the autopsy that Killinger had at least 10 gunshot wounds, Campbell said.
At least two local news stations broadcast the shooting as it happened, and more than five aired footage.
Solis, 30, was awarded the Police Department's Medal for Valor after a 1998 shootout in which he helped his wounded partner to safety.
Police Chief William J. Bratton said investigators will conduct a separate investigation to determine whether the officers followed department guidelines. He has been trying to limit Los Angeles police from shooting at vehicles that pose a threat. Other departments, citing a danger to bystanders, have banned the practice.
do they seriously mean that if someone tries to run over a cop, they aren't allowed to shoot the person? If I were a cop in that jurisdiction, I'd find a new place to work.
