San Bernadino, California
November 13, 2014
Agencies: Downey Police Department California | San Bernardino Police Department - California
Cause of death: Shooting
Last updated: over 3 years ago
A seldom-mentioned Los Angeles task force tracked a car containing what is believed to be a large quantity of drugs to a home here, where the investigation turned deadly.
A Downey police officer was wounded and one of his assailants was killed by police in the shoot-out Thursday that prompted a SWAT response and lengthy follow-up investigation.
San Bernardino police remained at the scene overnight to investigate the fatal gun battle.