LAPD officer Fernando Arroyos was shot and killed during an alleged attempted robbery while house hunting, officials said.
Law enforcement sources said Tuesday afternoon three men and two women have been detained in various search warrant operations in the furtherance of this investigation. At this time, they are being held on lesser charges as the investigation continues.LAPD Chief Michel Moore identified the fallen officer Tuesday as Fernando Arroyos. He was a three-year veteran of the department and was assigned to the Olympic Division.
Arroyos is the only son of immigrants, according to Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, who plans to meet with the family. Community activists, usually speaking against police shootings, found themselves denouncing the violence that took "a man who was looking to move into the community, like we want law enforcement to do, to be amongst us, get to know us and treat us fairly," said Najee Ali from Project Islamic Hope.
"He was the only child who had a promising future. A bright future that was taken away viciously over a street robbery," Moore said. "We know that there are people out there who are responsible for this, and I am absolutely convinced in our discussions with investigators that we will identify and bring to justice the person or persons responsible for this murder."The shooting occurred Monday, Jan. 10 around 9:20 p.m.
Officials say Officer Arroyos was not in uniform and was with his girlfriend to look at a home they were interested in buying. They were walking down an alleyway and taking pictures of the property when a black pickup truck pulled up near the couple. Three men got out of the vehicle and confronted the couple in what police believe was an attempted robbery. During the confrontation, Arroyos exchanged gunfire with the suspects.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Off-Duty LAPD Officer Fatally Shot During Robbery in Florence-FirestoneA procession for an LAPD officer shot and killed during a robbery attempt passes under a flag suspended between fire trucks as it arrives at the coroner’s office.
Read more »
Off-Duty LAPD Officer Shot, Killed In Attempted Armed Robbery In South LAUPDATE: Two guns were recovered at the scene. One is believed to belong to the officer, and the other to one of the three suspects.
Read more »
Off-duty LAPD officer shot, killed during robbery attempt in Walnut ParkA procession was held this morning from St. Francis Medical Center in Lynwood to the coroner's office for the fallen LAPD officer who was killed while off-duty during what is believed to be an armed robbery attempt in Walnut Park. 🕊️🙏🏻
Read more »
Off-duty LAPD officer shot in Walnut Park, rushed to hospitalAn off-duty Los Angeles police officer was wounded and rushed to a hospital after a shooting in Walnut Park Monday evening.
Read more »
Off-duty LAPD officer is shot in South Los AngelesL.A. County sheriff's deputies took the injured officer to a hospital. His condition was not available Monday night.
Read more »
Off-duty LAPD officer dies after being shot during robbery attempt in Walnut ParkAn off-duty LAPD officer has died after being shot during a robbery attempt in Walnut Park, according to the police union.
Read more »