LAPD Officer killed

[Officer_Grady]

http://www.cbs2.com/video/?id=27161@kcbs.dayport.com

the news said Officer Dorris was a former CHP Officer. RIP

[Kevin]

Los Angeles Police Officers are Mourning the Loss of One of Their Own

Los Angeles: An LAPD officer is killed during a traffic investigation in the Los Feliz Area.

On October 22, 2006, around 1:20 a.m., Northeast Area Officer Landon Dorris and his partner, Officer Marc Fujiwara, were conducting a minor traffic collision investigation at Riverside Drive and Hyperion Avenue. Officer Dorris was in the street, when a car heading west on Riverside Drive struck him. The force of the impact caused the Officer to hit another car that was waiting to turn left onto the Interstate 5 freeway onramp.

The driver of the car immediately stopped and was very distraught over the incident. The driver was questioned by police officers at the scene and there was no evidence he was under the influence of alcohol or drugs at the time of accident. The driver was not arrested or cited; however the investigation is continuing.

Officer Dorris was transported to University of Southern California Medical Center in critical condition with major head trauma. Despite the efforts of the hospital emergency staff, Officer Dorris did not survive his injuries. ?The men and women of the LAPD are deeply saddened by the lost of a fellow officer. Our hearts go out to the family and friends of Officer Dorris during this difficult time.? said LAPD Chief William Bratton.

Officer Dorris was 31-years-old and had been with the Los Angeles Police Department for 3 years and 4 months. Prior to joining the LAPD, Officer Dorris served 6 years with the California Highway Patrol as a motorcycle officer. He is survived by his mother, fianc? and two sons, ages 3 and one-and-a-half.

Chief Bratton and members of the LAPD Command Staff responded to the scene and to the hospital to meet with family members and officers who gathered to support Officer Dorris.

The last LAPD officer to be killed in the line of duty was 31-year-old Ricardo Lizarraga. He was shot and killed by a suspect on February 20, 2004.

Questions may be directed to Media Relations Section at 213-485-3586.

[Officer_Grady]

thanks Kevin. Having worked in CLA, Riverside Dr. is a very fast street and very dark. My thoughts and prayers for the family.

[lilnardey]

That is really sad. My prayers are with the rest of his family. RIP :sad:

[PapaBear]

A member of the family has passed. May God offer his family and friends comfort in their loss and satisfaction in knowing his life was not taken in vain. His short contributions to the City of Los Angeles and its citizens will grant him everlasting life. May he rest in peace.:sad:

[SB 405]

It's always sad to hear about any Officers passing but when it happens to an Officer from the city in which I live it hurts a little more.

[bcjack]

R.I.P....:cry:

[WantToBeCHP]

I feel for his family. At least his kids will grow up knowing that he was doing a job to make their life safer. RIP :sad:

[Mac]

My condolences. Another guardian for the streets of Heaven......

[HD1]

RIP brother, many prayers for those you left behind:cry:

[G-Man]

My condolences. My heart goes out to his family and friends.

[Phil the Frenchy]

All my condolelences and prayers go to his family and friends.

[marshallortiz]

God Bless! And Bless all the men and women on the road today and everyday!

[CQB110]

God made him a LEO because GOD knew nothing but good would come from him. God bless brother and rest in peace :sad: