Cops take automatic fire

[Danjet500]

July 12, 2024, Los Angeles Police arrested 31-year-old Malcolm Guss Jr.. He is charged in case 24CMCF01337 on one count of attempted murder of a peace officer; two counts of assault with a machine gun upon a peace officer; one count of shooting at an occupied motor vehicle; one count of possession of a machine gun; and two counts of possession of firearm by a felon. During the ensuing investigation, police located and seized the Chevrolet sedan. Police also seized a firearm believed to have been involved in the crime. He was booked into police custody on $2,000,000 bail, booking number 6845941. If convicted as charged, Guss faces a maximum sentence of life in prison.

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[gnappi]

Wow! They got some decent dash cams installed, at least as good as my $39 Ebay model.

 

[Mobuck]

"two counts of assault with a machine gun upon a peace officer;"
So, this is such a frequent issue that a law has been emplaced?

 

[blume357]

But the guy was a felon.... he can't have a gun let alone a machine gun... the law says so.
I just don't understand how this can happen?

I did get one thing out of watching the video... the perp is a terrible shot.

 

[arfmel]

 

[RoninPA]

Sigh, why did he even get taken alive.

 

[turd]

^^^This.

 

[Jeepnik]

Sigh, why did he even get taken alive.

Because anytime an LAPD Officer shoots a criminal his career advancement ends. Then there’s the inevitable civil suit. He will be sacrificed by politicians and the media no matter what the circumstances.

Fortunately for me the LASD still tries to do their job. Even if the DA refuses to prosecute many crimes. He’s pandering to the criminals and their community so he can be elected governor.

I could go on, but you get the picture.

 

[Randyzzz]

Because anytime an LAPD Officer shoots a criminal his career advancement ends. Then there's the inevitable civil suit. He will be sacrificed by politicians and the media no matter what the circumstances.

Fortunately for me the LASD still tries to do their job. Even if the DA refuses to prosecute many crimes. He's pandering to the criminals and their community so he can be elected governor.

I could go on, but you get the picture.

I remember that from the mid 80’s- how Gates and Block had opposing views at times. I especially remember their interview on LE response after an earthquake…

 

[Jeepnik]

Block wasn’t the greatest Sheriff, Pitches was during my lifetime. But Gates was a disaster. In fact since Parker all LAPD chiefs have been piss poor.

The big difference is this. The Sheriff is elected by the citizens. The police chief is appointed by the mayor.

In fact, our previous Sheriff went head to head with the supervisors on numerous occasions. Sadly, he lost reelection after the supervisors all worked to oust him.

In other words, politics as usual.

 

[Randyzzz]

Block wasn't the greatest Sheriff, Pitches was during my lifetime. But Gates was a disaster. In fact since Parker all LAPD chiefs have been piss poor.

The big difference is this. The Sheriff is elected by the citizens. The police chief is appointed by the mayor.

In fact, our previous Sheriff went head to head with the supervisors on numerous occasions. Sadly, he lost reelection after the supervisors all worked to oust him.

In other words, politics as usual.

I would have been under Block if things went as planned. Found out my wife was pregnant and withdrew from the process. Left LA area in 90. Didn’t miss it a bit.