Calif officer found fatally shot in his car at police headquarters

DOWNEY, California -- An policeman was shot to death while sitting in his automobile in the parking-lot of Downey police headquarters in a town about 10 miles south-east of downtown Los Angeles, sheriff's authorities said Thursday. The policeman was evidently targeted but authorities did not say whether they considered it was for for private motives or due to his profession. Policeman Ricardo Galvez was in the driver's seat of his private vehicle when two male suspects ran up and opened fireplace late Wednesday, Sheriff's Lt. John Corina said. The five-year department veteran died in the vehicle. Another policeman heard the gunshots and pursued the defendants, who drove off to the neighboring town of Montebello.A big margin was set up as SWAT officers swept areas early Thursday. Several individuals were detained and researchers were attempting to ascertain whether any of them were the defendants, Corina said. No arms were recovered. Montebello resident Victor Bocanegra said authorities knocked on his door soon after 2 a.m. and escorted his family out to the road. "They have evacuated some properties and a few townhomes," Bocanegra informed a local television station. "My household's frightened." Bocanegra said he saw cops place at least two individuals into patrol vehicles and drive-away. Downey Police Chief Carl Charles praised Galvez's professionalism and stated the policeman loved serving the town. "Words can-not convey the love we've for Ricky," Downey said. Galvez was a Marine veteran in the part of Downey, a town around 110,000 citizens. Lt. had not been married but lived close to his siblings as well as other members of the family, Charles said in a news conference. The parking-lot in the police division was cordoned-off by sheriff's homicide detectives.

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18.11.2015
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