Posted on 04/29/2005 11:37:36 AM PDT by BurbankKarl
WESTCHESTER — A Los Angeles Airport police officer has been killed in a traffic accident at Sepulveda and Lincoln boulevards, near Los Angeles International Airport, according to the LAPD.
ping
Suspect rolled vehicle a mile away, is in custody at UCLA Med Ctr.
Prayers to the officers family
Oh no. I'm familiar with that intersection. Sorry to hear this.
I hope the suspect gets the justice he/she deserves.
PRAYERS for the family of the dead officer.
God rest his soul and comfort his family.
Prayers for the officer and his family.
Story has changed a little
Police: LAX Officer Killed During Altercation Near Airport
Overturned Vehicle Found 400 Yards From Cruiser
POSTED: 11:23 am PDT April 29, 2005
UPDATED: 5:27 pm PDT April 29, 2005
LOS ANGELES -- Police are attempting to determine what led to the death of an airport officer Friday near Los Angeles International Airport.
The officer was in an airport police patrol car at the intersection of Lincoln and Sepulveda boulevards when he approached a pedestrian at about 11 a.m. Witnesses told police that a struggle ensued.
"The airport police officer was involved in an incident with the pedestrian," said LAX Police Chief Bernard Wilson. "The details are still very unclear."
Police said the suspect gained control of the officer's squad car. The unidentified officer was killed when he was dragged during an attempt to regain control of the vehicle, according to authorities.
The suspect crashed the squad car into a fire hydrant before carjacking a Ford Explorer. Police said the driver of the carjacked vehicle escaped unharmed.
The stolen vehicle crashed through two fences before landing on its roof in a field near the airport's north runway. Police found a pair of tire marks just before the point at which the vehicle crashed through the first fence.
The suspect, identified as 46-year-old William Sadowski, was removed from the Explorer and transported to UCLA Medical Center, police said.
Lincoln Boulevard is closed in both directions Friday afternoon between La Tijera and Sepulveda boulevards.
Airport operations were not affected.
Authorities are attempting to determine what prompted the officer to approach Sadowski.
"This is normally a busy roadway," said LAPD Chief William Bratton. "This altercation was quite visible."
Thanks for the ping. Nothing up yet at ODMP. I hope this officer isn't leaving behind a little one like in Pittsburg. Prayers going up.
I hope someone is taking a really close look at Mr. Sadowski's papers.
The wrong man died.
Thanks for the update Karl.
I hope God gives the puke justice ASAP.
If you find out the officer's name would you post it here?
Thanks.
The following is an official press release from the Los Angeles
World Airports on behalf of the Los Angeles Airport Police regarding
the senseless killing of one of our own.
AIRPORT COMMUNITY MOURNS LOSS OF AIRPORT POLICE OFFICER
(Los Angeles, California -- April 29, 2005) The Los Angeles
International Airport (LAX) police officer who died in the line of
duty today was identified as Tommy Edward Scott, 35, a field
training officer, who joined the force in 2001. He was the first LAX
police officer killed in the line of duty in the 59-year history of
the Airport Police force.
"The entire airport community is shocked and saddened by the loss of
a dedicated member of the Airport Police force," said Cheryl K.
Petersen, president of the Los Angeles Board of Airport
Commissioners. "Our thoughts, love and prayers are with the family
of Tommy Scott in these trying times. This is a great loss for his
family, the LAX Police Department and the entire Los Angeles
aviation community."
Los Angeles World Airports Executive Director Kim Day said, "Officer
Scott was a very professional, capable and respected police officer
who was well-liked by everyone at the airport. As we try to come to
terms with this loss, our thoughts turn to the many remarkable men
and women, who choose to dedicate their lives in law enforcement
service in Los Angeles and throughout our country."
"Officer Scott was one of the most respected and admired officers on
our force, said Airport Police Chief Bernard J. Wilson. "He
presented the face of Airport Police as it should be. He was an
outstanding officer, who advanced quickly to become a field training
officer and a role model for other officers."
Officer Scott was born in Los Angeles on May 30, 1969, and continued
to live in the city. He joined the LAX Airport Police force on Oct.
7, 2001, graduating from Rio
Hondo Police Academy on Feb. 21, 2002. Prior to joining Airport
Police, he worked as an aquatic supervisor for the Los Angeles
Department of Parks and Recreation, which he joined in 1986.
He is survived by his father Hubert Scott, stepmother JoAnn Carter-
Scott, and a brother, Hubert Scott Jr., all of Los Angeles. Funeral
arrangements are pending.
Officer Scott was on patrol on Lincoln Boulevard adjacent to the
north perimeter of the airport when he had an encounter with a
pedestrian identified as William Sadowski, 46, of Venice. Witnesses
said there was a struggle between the two. The suspect somehow was
able to gain control of Officer Scott's police car. The suspect
drove away at high speed, carrying the officer outside the driver's
side. As Officer Scott tried to regain possession of the car, it
crashed into a fire hydrant, killing him.
Sadowski abandoned the police sedan, then tried to car-jack first
one passing driver then a second. He seized a red Ford Expedition,
driving it east 300 yards before crashing into and over the
airport's perimeter fence and landing on airport property. The
Expedition rolled over and trapped Sadowski. Los Angeles Fire
Department emergency responders removed Sadowski, and took him to a
hospital. Upon release from the hospital, Sadowski is expected to be
booked at Los Angeles County jail for murder, police officials said.
There are two related crime scenes -- one for the initial collision
where Officer Scott died and the second scene where the car-jacked
vehicle landed.
The criminal investigation is being led by the Los Angeles Police
Department Robbery Homicide Division. The California Highway Patrol
also is providing laser-mapping technology in order to fully
document the crime scenes.
Witnesses to the incidents are urged to contact LAPD at 1-877-
LAWFULL (877-529-3855).
Airport operations are unaffected. Traffic flow around the airport
is moving. The only street closures were in both directions of
Lincoln Boulevard, between Manchester Avenue and Sepulveda
Boulevard.
Thank you Karl for the update.
Drag & run
hey there, I was a personal friend of the officer. his name was Tommy and he was like a father to me. He was a part time pool manager for the pool I used to swim at and the guy that killed him he knew. He thought he was going to arrest him so they had an altrcation and unfortunately, Tommy died from it. I just want the man who did this to him gone! I will miss him terribly, he was such a nice person.
I'm very sorry for your loss, dynamiclady.
Dear Dynamiclady,
How do you know that Officer Scott knew the suspect??
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