A California Highway Patrol (CHP) officer was shot dead Monday in Los Angeles while stopping traffic as the city grapples with an ongoing crime wave.
Police have released some details about the incident that took place near Laurel Canyon Avenue in Studio City just before 8 PM. It was learned that the officer, whose condition was learned, was immediately taken to the hospital by ambulance.
“The officer’s condition is currently unclear, but Los Angeles Fire Department officials said one was hospitalized in critical condition,” KTLA said. Said.
Los Angeles Sheriff Alex Villanueva offered his condolences to the police officer Monday night and wished him a “healthy and speedy recovery”.
Last night, an IRP officer was shot dead in the line of duty. I wish the officer good health and a speedy recovery. pic.twitter.com/W7oxQka5ov
— Alex Villanueva (@LACoSheriff) 14 June 2022
When the traffic stopped in Studio City, a CHP officer opened fire and was taken to the hospital. The house where the police attempt is believed to have been hidden is surrounded by a large police presence. Now at 11 from ABC7. https://t.co/9bhMYl3aLP pic.twitter.com/Felc3lxnko
– ABC7 Eyewitness News (@ABC7) 14 June 2022
I was in Haskell at 405 South junction in Van Nuys where police were looking for a suspect in the murder of a CHP officer in Valley Village. Noting that the security guards saw them exiting the lane areas, the police said, “Someone may have fired in the area and they had to leave. @ladailynews pic.twitter.com/yVPmNOC0XS
– Eric Anthony Licas (@EricLicas) 14 June 2022
CHP Confirms Officer Shot for Stopping Someone Outside Campbell Hall K-12 School #StudioCity. CHP said the officer was hospitalized in critical condition. Laurel Canyon is closed between Moorpark and 101. https://t.co/giJdKWOU0H. pic.twitter.com/MUrKZML0FL
– Lauren Coronado (@LaurenmCoronado) 14 June 2022
The official shooting takes place at a time when the city of Los Angeles is grappling with rising homelessness and crime, which was the focus of billionaire Rick Caruso’s mayoral campaign. Karen Bass (D-CA).
“There is no doubt that our police can do better, but attacks on ordinary officers must be stopped,” Caruso’s campaign website said. “The men and women of the LAPD risk their lives every day. The phrase “stop police funding” is meaningless.”
“When there is an emergency, we everybody loves “Our first responders must come quickly and save lives and show them our support with respect and gratitude along with a consistent and unequivocal demand for excellence, fair treatment and professionalism around the world.”
Source: Breitbart
