The manhunt continues for the ambush shooter who shot two LA Deputies while they sat in their patrol car. The video (below) shows a small-statured person walk up to the patrol car and shoot inside the car. The shooter runs away and is still on the loose.
The reward for the capture of the gunman has been increased to $200,000.
The video of the heroic actions of one of the deputies immediately after the shooting has been released:
The injured female officer helps her partner who has been shot in the jaw.
Bravery Under Fire: New video just released in shooting of two LA County sheriff deputies, and new twists in the hunt for a gunman as the reward climbs. Next at 4 p.m. on NBC4 News, our teams are uncovering new clues as we track the investigation right now https://t.co/xvXnHQzgWC pic.twitter.com/FjpwAEr6CB
— NBC Los Angeles (@NBCLA) September 14, 2020
OUR PREVIOUS REPORT ON THE AMBUSH:
Only moments ago, the LA County Sheriffs Department tweeted a heartbreaking message:
Moments ago, 2 of our Sheriff Deputies were shot in Compton and were transported to a local hospital. They are both still fighting for their lives, so please keep them in your thoughts and prayers. We will update this thread with information as it becomes available.
Moments ago, 2 of our Sheriff Deputies were shot in Compton and were transported to a local hospital. They are both still fighting for their lives, so please keep them in your thoughts and prayers. We will update this thread with information as it becomes available.
— LA County Sheriffs (@LASDHQ) September 13, 2020
They followed up with a video of the gunman “walking up on the deputies and opening fire without warning or provocation.”
According to the LA County Sheriff’s Office, one of the deputies who was shot was a male the other one was a female. Both sustained multiple gunshot wounds and are in critical condition. They are both currently undergoing surgery and the gunman is still at large.
Update: The gunman walked up on the deputies and opened fire without warning or provocation. pic.twitter.com/cBQjyKkoxJ
— LA County Sheriffs (@LASDHQ) September 13, 2020
Keith Hayes, a huge #BlacksForTrump supporter and veteran is asking for prayers for the male deputy who was shot tonight in Compton, sharing with his followers that the cop is his nephew. Hayes didn’t have any updates other than to say he is in serious condition.
https://twitter.com/ReaDonaaldTrump/status/1305009503155359745?s=20
Only 9 hours ago, Keith was celebrating being free of heroin for 9 years. What a horrible tragedy to endure on such a special day. Please keep Keith and his nephew in your prayers.
https://twitter.com/ReaDonaaldTrump/status/1304865597948194817?s=20
Americans are praying for these brave law enforcement officers who were shot by a coward.
President Trump tweeted the video of the cowardly thug shooting the two innocent Sheriff deputies, saying, “Animals that must be hit hard!”
https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1305009737386221568?s=20
Juno Maxwell tweeted:
This is straight up evil!! I’m sorry to hear this is happening and as a black man, i’m ashamed that BLM lunatics keep fear mongering and fueling hatred against cops on my behalf. Its despicable!!
This is straight up evil!!
I'm sorry to hear this is happening and as a black man, i'm ashamed that BLM lunatics keep fear mongering and fueling hatred against cops on my behalf. Its despicable!!
— Juno Maxwell (@Goddess_Maxwell) September 13, 2020