Gunfight in tiny LA liquor store

This compilation of bodycam and surveillance camera footage comes from the Los Angeles Police Department. As LAPD officers attempted to question a suspect regarding what appeared to be a poorly concealed handgun, he fled while drawing it, resulting in an intense exchange of gunfire in a small space. Although no one was killed, the suspect was wounded and, therefore, this video requires viewer discretion. When LAPD officers made contact with Malik Salaah, 33 years of age, he claimed that he did not have any weapons on his person, despite a firearm being evidently visible. As they attempted to search him, he fled into the small store, drawing his handgun. One of the LAPD officers attempted to shoot him as he drew, but Salaah returned fire from the aisle. The officers backed off to establish a perimeter, but Salaah suppressed them with fire as he fled the store. However, a wider police perimeter caught and arrested Salaah a few moments later. Once in custody, he was given aid for a gunshot wound sustained, and transported to an area hospital. The suspect was charged with attempted murder of a peace officer, and his 9-millimeter pistol was found empty in lockback was located within the perimeter containing the scene. No other persons were harmed.

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