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LAPD officer shot in chest in Boyle Heights gunfight

A Los Angeles police officer shot in the chest during a gunfight at the end of a pursuit is expected to survive, while the suspect, who was also struck by gunfire, remains in critical condition. The dramatic June 9 incident began when officers with the Los Angeles Police Department initiated a purs...

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What happened LAPD officer shot in chest in Boyle Heights gunfight.
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Left / center-leftLAPD officer hit in ballistic vest, suspect wounded as shots exchanged after Boyle Heights pursuit

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KTLA5 (Nexstar, Los Angeles)News report · Jun 10, 7:45 AM

LAPD officer shot in chest in Boyle Heights gunfight

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A Los Angeles police officer shot in the chest during a gunfight at the end of a pursuit is expected to survive, while the suspect, who was also struck by gunfire, remains in critical condi...

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Los Angeles TimesNews report · Jun 9, 11:08 PM

LAPD officer hit in ballistic vest, suspect wounded as shots exchanged after Boyle Heights pursuit

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An LAPD officer was hit in the ballistic vest when police and a gunman exchanged fire after a police pursuit in Boyle Heights, police said.

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Jun 9, 11:08 PM: Los Angeles Times joined the source map.

Jun 10, 7:45 AM: KTLA5 (Nexstar, Los Angeles) joined the source map.

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