LODD - PO Randy Simmons, LAPD SWAT - 2/7/08

[JohnnyOV 2]

LOS ANGELES, California (AP) -- A man barricaded himself in a house after telling police he had killed three relatives, then exchanged gunfire with a SWAT team, police said Thursday. One officer was killed and another wounded. The standoff began at 9 p.m. Wednesday and continued into Thursday morning. The home where the man was holed up was surrounded by more than 200 officers.

The officers were shot inside the home shortly after they arrived, Assistant Chief Jim McDonnell said at a news conference. Authorities had not been able to determine whether the man had killed his family members.

Shortly before 6 a.m., police lobbed tear gas into the home. Wind blew the gas back toward some officers, who retreated from the cloud.

Police could be seen in footage from a television helicopter using a battering ram to break into the home.

Police were able to get the officers out of the home, and rushed them to a hospital, McDonnell said. He did not explain how they got inside.

Both officers were taken to Northridge Medical Center, where one of them died just after 1 a.m., McDonnell said.

The other was seriously wounded and undergoing surgery, but was expected to survive, McDonnell said.

Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa said he had visited with the family of the officer who was killed.

"This is a very horrible tragedy and our hearts go out to all the members of the LAPD who also are grieving at this time," Villaraigosa said.

[SageVigiles 1,194]

Wow, according to AP this is the first LODD for LAPD's SWAT Unit in the 27 years it has existed.

My prayers to the family of the fallen Brother, and a speedy recovery to the injured officer. Any word on the scumbag perp?

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23045755/

Edited February 7, 2008 by SageVigiles

[RWC130 594]

Very Sad, RIP!

[SgtGumby311 0]

R.I.P., and a speedy recovery to the other officer involved. Hopefully the perp died in the fire that ensued from the tear gas, it would save the taxpayers paying for a trial for that animal.

[RWC130 594]

Police Officer Randy Simmons

Los Angeles Police Department

California

End of Watch: Thursday, February 7, 2008

Biographical Info

Age: 51

Tour of Duty: 27 years

Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire

Date of Incident: Thursday, February 7, 2008

Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect Info: Not available

Officer Randy Simmons was shot and killed as he and other members of the Los Angeles SWAT Team made entry into a home at approximately 12:30 am. The team had been deployed to the home after a suspect inside called 911 and claimed to have murdered three family members.

As the team entered, the suspect opened fire, striking Officer Simmons and a second officer. Both officers were immediately transported to Northridge Medical Center, where Officer Simmons succumbed to his wounds approximately 30 minutes later.

Officer Simmons had served with the Los Angeles Police Department for 27 years. He is survived by his wife, two children, parents, and three sisters.

Agency Contact Information

Los Angeles Police Department

150 N Los Angeles Street

Los Angeles, CA 90012

Phone: (213) 485-3586

Our Thoughts and Prayers go out to the Police Department and the Family of Officer Simmons!

[RescueKujo 130]

A oress conference has just concluded at the scene. Earlier this morning, the suspect fired upon members of the LAPD SWAT Team and members of the LAFD who were attempting to protect surrounding exposures after the house the suspect was in caught fire, possibly after flashbang grenades were put into the structure. SWAT Team members returned fire, the suspect went down, and was pronounced dead at the scene.

[oc344 0]

R.I.P. and speedy recovery for all other officers involved!

[SageVigiles 1,194]

The suspect is dead? Excellent. Street justice.

Though I'm sure Sharpton is on the next flight to LA to protest something.

[EE1 0]

Rest in peace brother and a fast recovery for our other brother.

[DOC22 1]

May he rest in Peace, and may God hklp his family, and friends as well as the LAPD to get through this most difficult time.

[MFVFD179 0]

RIP

[ace84 100]

RIP Brother

http://video.knbc.com/player/?id=215101

Edited February 8, 2008 by ace84

[batt2 145]

RIP

[CPAGE 2]

R.I.P. May god watch over his family and friends and fellow officers.