Officer Shot in Hawaiin Gardens

1973911s · 06-24-2005, 05:16 PM

I was helping my wife and cousin get the kids loaded for a trip to Disneyland.

The cousins phone rang, and it was her brother, letting her know it was his buddy that was killed in Hawaiin Gardens.

He was at his wedding two weeks ago.

Hate when this stuff hits so close to home.

My heart goes out to the family and bride.

Michael

ABC Story

Hugh R · 06-24-2005, 05:25 PM

I sure hope they nail the bastard.

techweenie · techweenie's Garage

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Originally posted by Hugh R
I sure hope they nail the bastard.

I hope it wasn't another cop, like last time this topic came up on Pelican.

pwd72s · 06-24-2005, 05:37 PM

In light of how few death penalties are carried out in California, I find myself hoping the taxpayers are spared the cost of a trial...

chicken · 06-24-2005, 06:04 PM

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Originally posted by techweenie
I hope it wasn't another cop, like last time this topic came up on Pelican.

pretty sure it was another cop, the other forum would indicate such.

i vote for pulling an IRA on the pukes when they're caught. you take a nice 3/4" paddle bit (the big flat mammas used in woodworking) and drill from the kneecap through the back of their knee.
and if, indeed, this is a police officer, i say do the same to their wrists in a lateral fashion.

then put the pukes into a room with the victims family for one hour, with pure and absolute immunity from the law. (of course log chains would be dangling from the walls, along with pipe wrenches, golf clubs, and angle-grinders). just to be thorough, you understand.

techweenie · techweenie's Garage

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Originally posted by chicken
pretty sure it was another cop, the other forum would indicate such.

I wasn't clear. We had an LA cop (deputy?) shot about a year ago -- it was posted here. He was later determined to have been accidentally shot by another cop.

chicken · 06-24-2005, 06:11 PM

i was referencing this, brand new thread in the 911 mech forum:

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http://forums.pelicanparts.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=228078

chicken · 06-24-2005, 06:13 PM

[URL=http://forums.pelicanparts.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=228078[/URL]

maybe that works

chicken · 06-24-2005, 06:20 PM

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Originally posted by island911
there is an "edit button"

Another one of my fellow cops killed

i tried it, but it dint werk. silicon software has never been my specialty, but biological software is a whole different story. i'll try to be more careful.

flyenby · 06-24-2005, 10:19 PM

Hawaiian Gardens is a scum hole so I am not surprised..............

techweenie · techweenie's Garage

flyenby, is right.

Am I the only one who thinks it's strange that the guy was interviewing in a known gang neighborhood without his partner beside him?

By all accounts, this guy was a real top cop - one of those guys everybody knows and respects. I don't understand why he was working alone.

DavidI · 08:25 AM

Jerry Ortiz was a very good friend of mine for the past 15 years. We boxed on the LASD Boxing Team together. We were both Force Instructors and worked the Gang Enforcement Team. Most of us cops in LA work alone in some of the roughest neighborhoods in the nation. Gang cops usually work in pairs. Jerry had gone into work early so he could interview someone. While talking to this person, the monster Jose Orozco (suspect) shot Jerry at point blank range in his face. Jerry did not have a chance. Just last year, Jerry was awarded the Madal of Valor for bravery. His brother in law (Officer Gonzales from Chino Prison) was killed last year by a convict. Jerry leaves behind a wife of 3 weeks, a 6 year old son, and a 16 year old son.

As I type this, I sit here crying because he was such a good person. Last Saturday, he and I were talking about some arrests we made together, the boxing team, and our families. He was talking about getting his WBO card to be a cornerman for boxer Mike Anochando. As we departed, we shook hands, gave each other a hug, and wished each other Happy Father's Day.

I am going to miss him dearly,,,,,,,David

The suspect was taken into custody at about midnight....Suspect arrested

scottmandue · 06-25-2005, 08:37 AM

A very sad story, hope the low life get's the death penalty.

Chicken you are one sick puppy, seek professional help.

speeder · speeder's Garage

So sorry to read about this; I've been out of town and missed it. I can only imagine the sadness, David, every time I hear that a Deputy was shot I pray that it is not my other friend on LASD, (also a Pelican), or you.

1973911s · 06-26-2005, 05:34 PM

David,

I was with my wife cousin last night, and he broke into tears, he meet him the week before the wedding, and they real hit it off.

Michael

djmcmath · 06-26-2005, 10:09 PM

Wow.

Bummer, David. I'm sorry to hear about that. It hurts worse when it's that close.

pwd72s · 10:32 PM

It's a shame the suspect wasn't killed while resisting arrest. On the other hand, the fact that this didn't happen speaks highly for the LASD!

tabs · 06-27-2005, 01:57 AM

Something is going down here....His Brother in Law was killed in January and now him???? His BIL was the only guard killed since 1985....

I just don't believe in coindence....

DavidI · 06-27-2005, 06:25 PM

Thanks for all of your support. We all appreciate it. I still don't want to believe it. The worst part is coming....when I have to look in the eyes of his 2 sons during the funeral.

David

makaio · 06-28-2005, 04:59 AM

Godspeed to your friend David.