The m/c LEOs had vests. At least one had entry wound through the helmet, or possibly took a round in the face, unfortunately.
UPDATE:
“Three Officers Dead, Suspect Killed In Oakland”
The Associated Press
March 22, 2009
OAKLAND -
SNIPPET: “As of Saturday night 40-year-old Officer John Hege was in critical condition. Hege is a 10-year veteran.
A fifth officer was grazed by a bullet and released from the hospital.
The suspect, who was killed in the exchange, has been identified as Lovelle Mixon. According to authorities the 27-year-old has an extensive criminal history. In fact, he was out on parole on an assault with a deadly weapons charge.”