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Sex Offender Opens Fire on Deputies at LASD Temple Station Monday Morning 47-year-old suspect dead at scene
Sheriff Jim McDonnell and Capt. Steven Katz held a brief news conference in a nearby shopping center two hours after the shooting.
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os Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) Homicide Bureau detectives responded to Temple Sheriff’s Station, 8838 Las Tunas Drive, Temple City, to investigate the circumstances surrounding a deputy-involved shooting early Monday morning. The suspect, a male white adult, apparently entered the Temple Station desk around 7:30 a.m. to register as a sex offender. Temple Station deputies became suspicious of the man’s demeanor and watched him as he went to his car. At that point the suspect started shooting at deputies from inside his vehicle. Deputies returned fire. Multiple rounds were shot and the suspect was pronounced dead at the scene. It is unknown if the sus-
pect succumbed to his death from a self-inflicted gunshot or deputy gunfire, although Detective Steve Katz said during a press conference that he believed the 47- year old suspect died as a result of a self- inflicted gunshot wound. No deputies were injured during the exchange of gunfire. A shotgun was found inside the SUV and investigators believe a handgun was also in the vehicle, Katz said during the press conference. "I think it highlights the dangers that our deputies face every single day. Even in our home,” Katz said. It was unclear what led the man to open fire, but McDonnell said it was a concerning trend. The investigation is ongoing and there is no additional information available at this time.
Whenever a Deputy Involved Shooting occurs involving Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies and it results in the fatality of a suspect, multiple independent investigations immediately begin at the scene. These include separate investigations by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner - Coroner, Sheriff's Homicide Bureau and Internal Affairs Bureau. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department immediately notifies the Office of the Inspector General who sends a representative to the incident scene and provides independent oversight throughout the investigative process. The mission of the Office of Inspector General is to provide strong, independent and effective oversight of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and to ensure transparent, ac-
countable and constitutional policing for the County of Los Angeles. The Critical Incident Review panel convenes to perform a preliminary risk management analysis of the shooting. This panel is comprised of the concerned chief and unit commander, risk management and training personnel, the chairperson of the Executive Force Review Committee, and a representative from the Office of the Los Angeles County Counsel. Every aspect of a Deputy-Involved shooting is ultimately evaluated by the Sheriff’s Executive Force Review Committee, which determines whether there are any policy, tactical, supervisory, or training violations or concerns. The Office of the Los Angeles County District Attorney also participates in the investigatory SEE PAGE 5
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Senator Portantino to Honor the 2017 Women of the Year for 25th Senate District “I am proud to recognize these exemplary women of SD25. Congratulations to all our Honorees!” Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge), will honor ten “Women of the Year” for outstanding accomplishments in the 25th Senate District on Sunday, March 26, 2017. Each March, during Women’s History Month, we celebrate remarkable women whose contributions have improved the lives of Californians. The State Legislature asks its
members to honor women who have made unique and often unsung contributions to enhance the quality of life for others. This year the honorees for the 2017 Women of the Year for Senate District 25 are: Alma Hernandez, Alta Skinner, Angela Aguirre, Claire Bogaard, Dr. Geraldine Perri, Juanita De Vaughn, Lisa Pitney, Marsha Ramos, Mary Najarian, and Sherri Bonner.