BREAKING: Off-duty LAPD officer dies after being shot during robbery attempt in Walnut Park
WALNUT PARK, Calif. -- An off-duty Los Angeles police officer has died after being shot during a robbery attempt in Walnut Park Monday evening, according to the police union.
"Tonight, we mourn the loss of one of our officers who was shot & killed in an armed robbery attempt. The officer was off-duty. We pray for the officer's family, and their fellow officers, during this time of pain and sorrow," the Los Angeles Police Protective League tweeted around 12:06 a.m. Tuesday.
The shooting happened near 87th and Beach streets around 9:19 p.m., according to authorities. News footage captured a gun lying on the street and crime scene tape around the area. Tonight, we mourn the loss of one of our officers who was shot & killed in an armed robbery attempt. The officer was off-duty. We pray for the officer’s family, and their fellow officers, during this time of pain and sorrow. This is an active investigation. More info to follow.
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