Yesterday, two deputies were sitting in their patrol car when an someone walked up to their car and opened fire! Both deputies were shot and taken to the hospital. Both underwent surgery and now are in critical condition fighting for their lives!
The search for the shooter is still underway.
Regarding the protest outside the hospital,
According to the LASDHQ Twitter account
#LASD Century Sheriff’s Station Watch Commander reports the following: After deputies issued a dispersal order for the unlawful assembly of a group of protesters blocking the hospital emergency entrance & exits, a male adult protester refused to comply & cooperate…
During his arrest, a struggle ensued at which time a female adult ran towards the deputies, ignored repeated commands to stay back as they struggled with the male and interfered with the arrest…
The female adult, who was later identified as a member of the press, did not identify herself as press and later admitted she did not have proper press credentials on her person. Both individuals have been arrested for 148 P.C.