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LAPD Shoot Man Reaching For Gun - Justified In My Opinion - Earning A Donut

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Los Angeles, California — On May 5, 2023, around 12:40 a.m., uniformed patrol officers assigned to Southeast Patrol Division were conducting directed crime suppression in the area of Manchester Boulevard and Hoover Street. The officers observed a Hispanic female at an ATM along with a Hispanic male, later identified as Hector Macias, standing behind her. The officers engaged Macias in a conversation from their police vehicle. Based on Macias’ demeanor the officers formulated the opinion that Macias was possibly armed with a handgun. Macias and the female then abruptly entered a white Mercedes Benz parked next to them, being driven by another Hispanic male, and quickly sped away.

The officers immediately initiated a vehicle pursuit for a “415 Man with a Gun.” The Mercedes entered the 110 North Freeway, proceeded to the 10 East Freeway, and exited on Maple Avenue where Macias got out of the vehicle. The Mercedes then continued to drive away from the location. The officers made contact with Macias and ordered him to stop as he ran away, and Macias failed to comply with the officers’ commands. The officers exited their police vehicle and initiated a foot pursuit. As the officers ran after Macias, Macias tripped and fell in an open lot underneath the freeway. The officers caught up to Macias and a struggle ensued as Macias attempted to remove an unknown object from a satchel slung over his chest.

Macias then produced a firearm from the satchel and an officer-involved shooting occurred. Macias was struck by gunfire and transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased. A grid search of the area for the pursued Mercedes was conducted by responding officers and the airship unit, but neither the vehicle nor the additional occupants were located. One officer sustained minor abrasions to his left hand. The Forensic Science Division personnel from the Firearm Analysis Unit responded, rendered the firearm safe and recovered it from the scene. The analysis revealed the semi-automatic firearm at scene was loaded. The officers involved in the incident have been identified as Southeast Division Police Officer Colt Worley, and Southeast Division Police Officer Anthony Lopez

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  • Hey gun people...

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  • Rick,did you see that monstrosity they put in place of the General Lee Statue Georgia yet?

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  • Years ago after boogering up my EDC 1911, I needed to be armed NOW! Well, fortune smiled finding an Arms List "10 Gen 3 G-17 police trade ins for sale, first come first served, 380.00 OTD" Dude was legit, filled out the paper work ON HIS POOL TABLE, called it in to AZDPS, approved, SOLD! Came with 3 LEO/MIL only mags...neat...burnt out trij night sights in a glock tupperware box. I hit my local desert range and HATED IT!! Blocky, weird grip angle, and no thumb safety. It took two weeks to quash that nagging feeling, its just gonna go off...lol...which I knew damn well was BS...but still, so used to a manual safety. After 2 weeks, it was business as usual, and it was just as normal to carry as my 1911. Point being, I KNEW, it would not just go off...BUT STILL, I had to SHAKE that "feeling". I pray I never have to take a life defending with a firearm, and no matter how justified and righteous it may be, I hope that FEELING", of actually taking a life doesnt haunt me/us, especially this officer. We can say and MEAN IT, you had no choice, did what you "had to do". I think were supposed to be remorseful after being forced to take life to save life, no matter how "justified", because thats how precious life is. I hope this officer can retun to duty with purpose and strength, knowing he was justified.

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