LAPD video shows female officer being shot at point-blank range during traffic stop....

L A Times ^ | Sep 10, 2018 | 8:40 PM | Richard Winton

[BenLurkin]

Los Angeles police on Monday released a video of a gang member shooting a female officer at point-blank range during a July traffic stop in the San Fernando Valley and her partner subsequently fatally wounding the gunman.

Recordings from inside a police cruiser and the officers' body cameras captured what seems to begin as a routine traffic stop that suddenly explodes into violence as the gunman pulls a .380-caliber handgun from his side and shoots the female officer who is standing just inches away.

“By the grace of God she is alive,” Moore said. “Officers are fearful in these situations and the public here gets to see why.

“Once a person has you in that position it is very tough,” he said. “You cannot stop that first one or two shots.”

The chief said the female officer, who worked the gang unit, knew Mendoza on sight and was aware of his history. Mendoza, who went by the name of “Biz,” was known by the LAPD as a member of the Vincent Town street gang. He has prior convictions for possession of a firearm by a felon and narcotics for sales, according to the LAPD and court records.

Moore said the male partner’s ability to confront the armed driver quickly and decisively saved both their lives and illustrates why officers approach on both sides of a vehicle.

[atomic_dog]

“By the grace of God she is alive,” Moore said.

That and a poor caliber choice by the malefactor.

[mabarker1]

final coup d’ ratatatatatatatatatatatatatatata roundS.

“DAMNED IT!!! My Mag is Empty...”

[Chode]

a security shot...