Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies guard the entrance to St. Francis Medical Center early Monday, Sept. 13, 2020, after two deputies were shot late Saturday, Sept. 12, while sitting inside their patrol vehicle guarding a Metro station in Compton, Calif. (AP Photo/Jintak Han)
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UPDATED 3:15 PM PT – Sunday, September 13, 2020
Two Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies, who were shot point blank in their patrol car Saturday night, are expected to survive. Officials announced the news on Sunday afternoon and called it “a double miracle.”
One of the law enforcement victims is a 31-year-old mother, who was shot in the jaw and arms. The other has been identified as her 24-year-old partner, who suffered wounds to his forehead, arms and one of his hands.
Both remain in critical, but stable condition following surgeries.
According to reports, a lone gunman approached the deputies in their patrol car and opened fire before fleeing the scene.
“The two deputies were doing their job, minding their business (and) watching out for the safety of the people on the train,” stated Sheriff Alex Villanueva. “To see somebody just walk up and just start shooting on them, it pisses me off and it amazes me at the same time.”
Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva speaks at a news conference in Los Angeles Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
The suspect has been described as a 28 to 30-year-old Black male, who was wearing dark clothing. He was last seen driving a black four-door sedan.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has since announced a $100,000 reward for any information leading to the arrest of the suspect. Homicide detectives have asked anyone with information about him to call their bureau or contact Crime Stoppers.
President Trump demanded action following the shooting. On Twitter, he called for a fast trial and the death penalty for the man responsible.
Donald Trump Jr. also called attention to the attack and asked Americans to pray for the deputies.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has said, despite the hatred directed at law enforcement, officers will never stop doing their job.
“Our job doesn’t get any easier because people don’t like law enforcement, it’s going to be a challenge day after day,” explained Sheriff Villanueva. “However, the sheriff’s department will never be deterred in keeping our passengers safe on the MTA lines and keeping our communities safe, we are committed to that.”
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