Coverage dated October 13, 2026

Suspect arrested after shooting at police officer in Downey, California

Headline from BNO News

A driver opened fire on a police officer sitting in a patrol vehicle in Downey, California, striking the vehicle multiple times, according to police. The officer was not hit and pursued the suspect, who was taken into custody. The shooting happened at approximately 8:30 a.m.

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  1. KTLA Los Angeles

    Suspect arrested for allegedly shooting at Downey police officer inside vehicle (opens KTLA Los Angeles)

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    KTLA Los Angeles's feed description

    A suspect has been arrested for allegedly shooting at an officer who was sitting in his police vehicle in Downey Tuesday morning. It happened at approximately 8:30 a.m., while the officer was on a call for service in the 10500 block of Downey Avenue, according to police.

  2. BNO News

    Suspect arrested after shooting at police officer in Downey, California (opens BNO News)

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    BNO News's feed description

    A driver opened fire on a police officer sitting in a patrol vehicle in Downey, California, striking the vehicle multiple times, according to police. The officer was not hit and pursued the suspect, who was taken into custody. The shooting happened at approximately 8:30 a.m.

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