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The scene of the ambush of two policemen – Screenshot LAT
Many politicians, including President Donald Trump, have voiced their anger. The Los Angeles Police Department expressed frustration at the “actions of the protesters to stop the ambulance and described the incident as” a vile ambush service. “
The incident occurred around 7:00 p.m. on September 12 (local time) in the city of Compton, California, where more than 90% of the population were Hispanic and black.
Video released by police showed the attacker walking near a stopped police vehicle and suddenly drew his gun and fired several shots inward before fleeing. Bed sheet Los Angeles Times Two policemen, a man and a woman, were shot in the head and face, citing sources familiar with the matter.
According to the Los Angeles Police Department, the situation is tense at the hospital. A group of people ran out to prevent them from shooting at the ambulance carrying two policemen, simultaneously shouting “We want you dead.”
At least two people were arrested when they refused to disband at the request of the police. The two policemen who were shot were immediately taken to the operating room, but are still in critical condition.
The moment the suspect pulled out a gun to shoot two cops sitting in the car – Source: Los Angeles Police
The attack has caused many American politicians to speak out. President Donald Trump especially expressed his anger on Twitter. “Those animals must be beaten hard,” the American leader cursed strongly.
Representative Adam Schiff, who came from California and criticized Trump, also spoke later. “Every day that goes by, law enforcement officers in the United States take risks to protect their people. I hope that the person who carried out this cowardly attack will be arrested and brought to justice,” Schiff said. write on Twitter.
The companions of two policemen were shot and those who had served in the police service expressed shock at the incident. “This monster must be caught as soon as possible,” said one person to the blade. Los Angeles Times.
According to statistics from the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), 40 police officers have been killed while on duty since the beginning of 2020, until now, of which 8 have been ambushed. Currently, the FBI is helping to investigate the case in Compton and track down the suspect.
