Bodycam vid shows LAPD shoot at armed suspects who tried to rob man in Melrose store

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Bodycam video shows LAPD officer open fire at armed suspects fleeing Melrose store after trying to rob customer

It happened July 14 outside of a clothing business near Melrose and Fairfax Avenue.

Video shows the suspects confront a customer inside the store, trying to get his watch. He fought against them and his shirt was pulled off during the struggle. He jumped behind the counter and continued resisting and the suspects fled the store. Someone flagged down officers who were in the area. They tried to stop the suspects. Video shows at least one suspect holding a gun in his hand as he ran out of the store.An officer opened fire as a suspect turned in their direction. But both suspects were able to get into a black SUV and flee the scene. It's not known if they were injured.Police are still looking for the suspects.

 

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Should’ve shot their leg smh

So the cop tried shooting them 2 times in the back and missed? Could have easily hit a bystander?

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