Suspect Who Allegedly Opened Fire At LAPD Station Wanted To Be Cop

Suspect Who Allegedly Opened Fire At LAPD Station Wanted To Be Cop
CBS Los Angeles
April 8, 2014

LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — A desk officer shot several times by a suspect at the LAPD’s West Traffic Division was not wearing a bulletproof vest as previously reported, the police department announced Tuesday.

“An amazing story of survival,” Chief Charlie Beck said. “It is an amazing story that he will be here with us.”

A lone gunman walked into the lobby of the Mid-City building around 8 p.m. Monday, told officers he had a complaint and then started shooting with a .40-caliber glock.

A male and female officer fired back.

The unidentified seven-year male veteran officer was hit at least three times without a protective vest. He was struck twice in the shoulder and once in the side. A fourth bullet pierced his front pants pocket.

The officer was taken to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where he was listed in good condition.

The suspect, identified as 29-year-old Daniel Christopher Yealu, was wounded and taken into custody. He was listed in critical condition after undergoing surgery.
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